Born of a simple gesture in 1976, L’Occitane en Provence reveals the living power of flora, where the light of the sun meets the richness of the earth.

With advanced expertise, we turn these natural treasures into sensorial, efficient experiences, as sustainable as possible and profoundly inspired by Haute Provencal nature.

Our culture is built through everyday moments, how we behave, make decisions and show up for each other.

With Trust as our foundation, Curiosity as our compass, Excellence as our standard, we create lasting Impact for the people around us and our planet.

Job Summary The Accounts Payable Associate will maintain current accounts and assist in invoicing functions. The AP Associate will be responsible for analyzing invoices, PO’s, assign payments, work with vendors to resolve past due invoices and reconcile monthly statements with vendors within a specific industry.

Job Responsibilities

Invoice processing

Monitor Canada email inbox daily for invoices

Scan invoices into Verify to be uploaded into SAP Cockpit for processing

Verify that the correct PO is being used, confirm correct coding is being applied to FI invoices

Use Excel upload sheet to submit mass posting for recurring invoices

Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices and Purchase Orders

Payments

Prepare batch check runs, ACH transactions, and wire submissions once a week

Pay vendors based on the agreed payments terms

Reconcile

Review AP aging report

Research and resolve all inquiries and disputes

Reconcile monthly statements in collaboration with retail development team for amounts owed to landlords

Maintenance/Audit/Projects

Convert manual filing to electronic filing

Participate in external and internal audits/ retrieving invoices

Auditing travel and entertainment expense reports

Proactively identifying areas of improvement and prepare SOPs

Assist with preparation of monthly percent rent calculations based on L’Occitane’s monthly sales figures





Assist with comparison of Lease Accounting system (Apex) to balances within L’Occitane’s general ledger

Perform additional project work to support corporate initiatives

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Invoices processed timely

Payments on time

Vendor conflict resolution

Customer service

Requirements Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Experience & Skills

Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in accounts payable

Experience in SAP program is a must

Experience in PO System

Proficient in Excel

Attention to details/Organization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Maintain Vendor Relationships

Experience with landlords, lease accounting and/or property management companies would be an asset

Excellent time management, team player and collaboration skills

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous employee discount to use on all your favorite L’Occitane en Provence product

L'Occitane en Provence offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package. L’Occitane en Provence is an equal opportunities employer. One way we act on this is by continuously fostering a more diverse and inclusive workplace and organizational culture. We are committed to building an setting that is free from discrimination and harassment, where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to grow. We seek positive-minded individuals who embody our core behaviors — Trust, Curiosity, Excellence, Impact — and who share our commitment to sustainability.

We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability statuses, and all other dimensions of diversity. Employment may be subject to verification of references and background check investigation.

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📌 Accounts Payable Associate (Contract) (Winnipeg)
🏢 L'Occitane En Provence
📍 Winnipeg