Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description:

We are Warner Music Group, home to a broad roster of new stars and legendary artists through a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Canvasback, East West, Elektra, Erato, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin’, Warner Bros., Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville, as well as Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers, with a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join our innovative and highly sought-after Finance Team. Please note this is a 12-month contract position.

A little bit about our team:

Warner Music Canada is home to some of the most influential and innovative artists of our time. Our extraordinary roster of new and established recording artists is unparalleled, and our collective influence on music culture is without precedent. With a visionary approach toward discovering and nurturing musical talent, the Warner Music Canada family of labels is currently home to an impressive generation of major artists.

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for maintaining current accounts and performing invoicing functions. This individual is also responsible for analysing expense reports for compliance with company policy, work with vendors to resolve past due invoices and reconcile monthly statements.

Here you’ll be able to:

Receive and match invoices to purchase orders and receiving reports and forward for appropriate approval

Review and code employee Travel & Entertainment (T&E) expenses

Process weekly (and occasional off-cycle) payment runs

Communicate with and respond to vendors concerning payables issues (i.e. payment status; disputes; etc.)

Reconcile vendor statements and address all past due items

Work with the finance team to ensure that the month-end close process is completed in a timely manner

Ensure timely and accurate processing and troubleshooting of invoices

Maintain proper storage of invoices, checks, and other documents

Build, update and distribute T&E dashboard and Marketing Spends Dashboard to business partners

Backup other team members when they are absent, as necessary

Other duties as assigned

It would be music to our ears if you had:

Basic accounting knowledge, supported by a University degree or College diploma

Minimum 2 years accounts payable experience

Ability to understand and apply rules for various Canadian taxes

Experience using SAP/Oracle or large ERP in similar role

Strong computer skills, with a good knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word

You enjoy working with others and are happy to assist people when they need help

Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

Effective time management and organizational skills for a fast paced environment

Why join us?

Warner Music Group is all about our people. We are one global company made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business.

It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music, at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart from the rest of the industry by embracing a philosophy of innovation that is part of our company's DNA.

Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the biggest forces in music today.

Love this job and want to apply?

Click the “Apply” link or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.

Please note that due to the volume of applicants we receive for a given position, you may not be contacted if you do not meet minimum eligibility requirements for this position.

Thanks for your interest in working for Warner Music Group. We love it here and think you will too.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, religious beliefs, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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