Specialist Accounts Payable – Canadian Tire – Laval, QC

Canadian Tire Corporation is looking for a detail-oriented Specialist, Vendor Maintenance (Accounts Payable) to join their finance team in Laval, Quebec. This is an opportunity to work within one of Canada’s most recognized retail organizations, supporting critical vendor payment and onboarding processes across a complex corporate landscape.

In this role, you’ll be at the centre of vendor data management, working across financial systems like PeopleSoft and Coupa to ensure accurate vendor setups, timely payments, and smooth onboarding experiences for suppliers and internal stakeholders alike.

About the Role: Specialist, Vendor Maintenance

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for setting up new vendors and maintaining existing vendor profiles within PeopleSoft, Coupa, and IMS. You’ll analyze and reconcile data across key vendor systems, review incorporation and financial documents for compliance, and work closely with cross-functional finance teams to resolve errors and support the invoice payment process.

This role requires a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance. You’ll ensure that all vendor maintenance activities are completed on time and in line with departmental policies, escalating high-risk setups with clear recommendations for supervisor review. Strong relationship-building skills are essential, as you’ll regularly engage with both internal business partners and external suppliers.

Benefits and Salary

Canadian Tire offers a salary range of $44,000 to $58,500, with final compensation depending on experience, skills, and other role-specific factors. Employees also enjoy comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, and product discounts. The enhanced flex benefits package includes $5,000 per year in mental health benefits for eligible employees and their families, along with access to well-being tools and resources.

Responsibilities

The Specialist, Vendor Maintenance plays a key role in ensuring Canadian Tire’s accounts payable operations run efficiently and compliantly. You’ll manage vendor data across multiple systems, support supplier onboarding, and collaborate with finance teams to keep processes on track and free from errors.

• Perform new vendor setups and updates to existing vendor profiles within PeopleSoft, Coupa, and IMS
• Analyze and reconcile data across key vendor systems, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Review vendor incorporation and financial documents to ensure compliance with CTC’s internal acceptance policies
• Escalate high-risk vendor setups with a summary recommendation to supervisors for review and approval
• Communicate revised requirements with vendors and follow through on the setup process to ensure a positive onboarding experience
• Troubleshoot invoice issues within the Coupa Invoicing system and develop ongoing solutions for recurring problems
• Run and analyze PeopleSoft reports, including detailed vendor error reports, and recommend corrective actions
• Support CTC business users and external vendors using the Coupa Invoicing platform
• Assess and implement the impact of business contracts, regulatory changes, and accounting updates on existing processes and controls

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in finance or accounting, with hands-on experience in a medium to large organization. Canadian Tire values people who can manage competing priorities, think analytically, and build strong relationships across business units.

• University degree or college diploma in Business, Finance/Accounting, or a related discipline
• 1–2 years of experience at a Financial Analyst or Accountant level within a medium or large company
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex business environments
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft accounting system is considered an asset
• Familiarity with internal and external audit processes and financial controls

How to Apply

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