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About Us:
Sonepar Canada is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in the business-to-business distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products and related solutions. In Canada, we are represented by + locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 100+ locations with coverage in 8 provinces.
We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees.
To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com
What’s In It For You?
You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Review, verify and process invoices, purchase orders and expense from various offices in a timely manner.
Follow up and obtain clarification on any discrepancies or inaccuracies on invoices and/or purchase orders and purchase authority limits.
Process cheque runs, electronic funds transfers and wire payments.
Collect, verify and maintain accurate and complete information on applicable suppliers.
Assist with month end closing and reporting.
Research and respond to internal and external customer inquiries.
Reconciling vendor statements.
Perform other accounting administrative duties as required.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Minimum of 3 years Accounts Payable experience working in an office environment.
Possess knowledge of Canadian Taxes, including GST, PST, HST and QST to ensure proper tax application during review and processing of invoices and expense reports.
Microsoft office including intermediate Excel is required.
Experience working in a high-volume processing environment is a must.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
High School Diploma required. University/College education preferred, with a focus in Accounting.
Benefits & Perks
We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:
Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.
More information on Sonepar Canada:
Website: www.soneparcanada.com
Twitter: @soneparcanada
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonepar-canada/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SoneparCanada
Check out Sonepar Canada on Facebook!
Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.
Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.
This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.
Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2026 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2026. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, ****** orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.
For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.
Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.
Next steps:
We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Us:
Sonepar Canada is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in the business-to-business distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products and related solutions. In Canada, we are represented by + locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 100+ locations with coverage in 8 provinces.
We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees.
To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com
What’s In It For You?
You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Review, verify and process invoices, purchase orders and expense from various offices in a timely manner.
Follow up and obtain clarification on any discrepancies or inaccuracies on invoices and/or purchase orders and purchase authority limits.
Process cheque runs, electronic funds transfers and wire payments.
Collect, verify and maintain accurate and complete information on applicable suppliers.
Assist with month end closing and reporting.
Research and respond to internal and external customer inquiries.
Reconciling vendor statements.
Perform other accounting administrative duties as required.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Minimum of 3 years Accounts Payable experience working in an office environment.
Possess knowledge of Canadian Taxes, including GST, PST, HST and QST to ensure proper tax application during review and processing of invoices and expense reports.
Microsoft office including intermediate Excel is required.
Experience working in a high-volume processing environment is a must.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
High School Diploma required. University/College education preferred, with a focus in Accounting.
Benefits & Perks
We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:
Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.
More information on Sonepar Canada:
Website: www.soneparcanada.com
Twitter: @soneparcanada
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonepar-canada/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SoneparCanada
Check out Sonepar Canada on Facebook!
Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.
Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.
This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.
Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2026 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2026. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, ****** orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.
For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.
Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.
Next steps:
We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accounts Payable Associate position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Surrey offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.