Marketing Coordinator, Accounting and Budgeting

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products.

Pattison Food Group Ltd. consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ more than 30,000 team members.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Marketing Coordinator, Accounting and Budgeting to join our Marketing team in Langley, BC.  

Reporting to the Director, Marketing, you will be responsible for handling tasks related to accounting and finances for the Marketing department, including monitoring budgets, vendor management, purchase order reconciliation, and financial planning.

You will be responsible for:

• Maintaining PeopleSoft Financials to process marketing requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Reviewing, resolving discrepancies and issues, and processing supplier invoices and payment requests related to marketing projects.
• Managing vendor accounts within account services and performing reconciliations, corresponding with vendors, and responding to inquiries.
• Assisting with the financial monthly and year-end close, including reporting, vendor reconciliations, journal entries and period-end accruals.
• Analyzing financial statements to provide insights into marketing spend, identifying trends and making recommendations for budget adjustments and cost-saving opportunities.
• Preparing forecasts and budget planning for marketing and project management.
• Assisting in financial analysis and strategy development for media spending and banner marketing spend-to-sales ratio to ensure competitive share of voice.
• Developing and improving reporting for executive presentations on spending and efficiencies for marketing leadership and brand managers through the budgeting process, period end, and purchase order management.
• Supporting Retail Media/Shopper Marketing to capture new revenue and reconcile advertising expenses.

You have:

• A diploma or degree in accounting or related work experience is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of accounting and budgeting experience.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials, financial budgeting, and advertising (considered an asset). 
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

You are:

• Able to process high volumes of data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal with strong interpersonal skills.
• Analytical with exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Able to take initiative with the ability to prioritize accordingly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer:

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a great range of benefits, a company pension plan, free parking, exclusive team member offers, and opportunities for development and career progression.

If you’re looking to join a team that puts people first, you’re in the right place. Apply online today!

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Compensation Details:

$58,720.00 - $73,400.00

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.