G.W. Seier founded Vita Health Products in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1936. Since then, the company has grown from a small mail-order operation selling herbs and patented medicines into one of Canada's foremost suppliers of over the counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products and natural health products.

Based in Winnipeg – the geographic centre of Canada – and located in the St. Boniface industrial park, IVC Vita Health Products is a vertically integrated manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of a broad line of high-quality, nutritional supplements, and over the counter medications throughout Canada, with over 260,000 square feet of manufacturing, packaging, and distribution facilities.

IVC Vita Health has a long and proven track record of success and continues to demonstrate strong results with consistent growth. IVC Vita Health is part of the IVC Nutrition Corporation of Companies.

At IVC Vita Health we understand the importance of a comprehensive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. Our offerings include:

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Company paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• 7 Paid Personal Leave Days per year.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and well-being.
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.

Join us at IVC Vita Health and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your success. We are committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every team member can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our Vision: The Canadian partner driving self-care innovation to enrich health.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the timely and accurate payment to suppliers for goods and services acquired for Vita Health's operations.

Responsibilities:

• Codes invoices with account number and enters invoices into accounts payable system.
• Verifies costs of all inventory receipts including monitoring freight and duty rates. Processes claims and returns as required.
• Reconciles all freight charges and works with Shipping and Receiving Department to investigate variances. Process freight claims for damages.
• Investigates and answers inquiries regarding payment of accounts and customs inquiries.
• Reviews accounts payable cash requirements for a one week period, monitors payment discounts and provides a report to the Manager, Operational Accounting for payment approval. Ensures remittances are paid in a timely manner (i.e. rent, etc).
• Prepares EFTs, prints cheques, attaches back-up documentation to each EFT/cheque, obtains signatures and prepares cheques for mailing.
• Sorts, and distributes incoming mail, maintains AP filing and updates vendor data base. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills, Education & Experience:

• Bookkeeping or Accounting background; degree in business or accounting considered an asset.
• 4+ years' experience in Accounts Payable in a medium to large organization.
• Strong eye for detail.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and work in a fast past environment.
• High level of time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude and self-starter.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Previous experience in ERP systems.
• Sound working knowledge in Microsoft Excel.