The Role
Process and verify vendor invoices, prepare payments (checks, ACH, wires), reconcile AP aging and vendor statements, support audits, convert filing to electronic, assist lease accounting comparisons and monthly rent calculations, and improve AP SOPs.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 SummaryThe 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
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 SummaryThe 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
- o Monitor Canada email inbox daily for invoices
- o Scan invoices into Verify to be uploaded into SAP Cockpit for processing
- o Verify that the correct PO is being used, confirm correct coding is being applied to FI invoices
- o Use Excel upload sheet to submit mass posting for recurring invoices
- o Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices and Purchase Orders
- Payments
- o Prepare batch check runs, ACH transactions, and wire submissions once a week
- o Pay vendors based on the agreed payments terms
- Reconcile
- o Review AP aging report
- o Research and resolve all inquiries and disputes
- o Reconcile monthly statements in collaboration with retail development team for amounts owed to landlords
- Maintenance/Audit/Projects
- o Convert manual filing to electronic filing
- o Participate in external and internal audits/ retrieving invoices
- o Auditing travel and entertainment expense reports
- o Proactively identifying areas of improvement and prepare SOPs
- o Assist with preparation of monthly percent rent calculations based on L’Occitane’s monthly sales figures
- o 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)
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 environment 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.
If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every single listed qualification.
- Invoices processed timely
- Payments on time
- Vendor conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
- 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
- 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 environment 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.
If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every single listed qualification.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
- 3-5 years' experience in accounts payable
- Experience with SAP
- Experience with PO systems
- Proficient in Excel
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain vendor relationships and resolve vendor issues
- Experience with landlords, lease accounting or property management companies
- Strong time management and teamwork/collaboration skills
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The Company
What We Do
The L’OCCITANE Group is a leading international manufacturer and retailer of premium and sustainable beauty and wellness products. The Group operates in 90 countries worldwide and has 3,000 retail outlets including 1,500 of its own stores. Within its portfolio of premium beauty brands that champion organic and natural ingredients are: L’OCCITANE en Provence, Melvita, Erborian, L’OCCITANE au Brésil, LimeLife by Alcone, ELEMIS, Sol de Janeiro and Grown Alchemist. Innovative venture studio, OBRATORI and beauty tech start-up, DUOLAB, are also part of the Group. With its nature-positive vision and entrepreneurial ethos, L’OCCITANE Group is committed to investing in communities, biodiversity, reducing waste and to finding sustainable solutions in order to create a better and healthier planet. The mission statement of the Group is: with empowerment we positively impact people and regenerate nature.
