Account Payable Supervisor

Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Soya Foods is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead AP processing, oversee a coordinator, and support monthly close. You will manage vendor payments, inquiries, and disputes while ensuring accurate postings in the ERP system.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in AP, 2+ years full-cycle AP with a large ERP, and exposure to manufacturing. On-site roles at Vancouver BC or Delta, BC locations with a focus on accuracy and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience.
• 2+ years full-cycle AP with large ERP systems.
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain vendor master records in the ERP system.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment disputes.
• Manage invoice processing and schedule/process payments (checks, EFT, ACH, wire transfers).
• Post payments to general ledgers and reconcile AP sub-ledgers.
• Prepare AP ageing reports and assist month-end close.
• Support process improvements (AP paperless and automation).
• Provide coverage for AP staff during absences and support related projects.

Skills

AP processing

Vendor management

Three-way matching

Microsoft Excel

ERP system experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Associate degree or diploma with relevant experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics 365

NetSuite

Sage

Job description

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Since 1956, Sunrise Soya Foods has been trusted by generations to produce healthy and delicious soy products. As Canada’s leading tofu manufacturer, we are dedicated in our commitment to putting Goodness First® behind everything that we do. From our products to our workplace, we adhere to our values of (a) Care for customers, (b) accountability, (c) Respect, and (d) Engage with purpose.

POSITION SUMMARY

We have an immediate opportunity for an Accounts Payable Supervisor. This role will report to the Controller and supervise one accountable payable coordinator. Primary duties are managing invoice processing, overseeing vendor payments & expenses reports and supporting periodic closing.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and maintain accurate vendor master record in ERP system,
• Respond to vendor inquiries professionally and resolve payment disputes and discrepancies.
• Manage invoice processing
• Schedule and process payments (checks, EFT, ACH, wire transfers, etc.) three the ERP and online banking
• Ensure compliance and controls to prevent duplicate or fraudulent payments.
• Post payments into proper general ledgers
• Help reconcile AP, prepayment and accruals sub-ledgers to general ledgers.
• Prepare AP ageing reports
• Contribute to accounting process improvements (e.g. AP paperless and process automation)
• Provide coverage for the other accounts payable staff during absences
• Support other AP related projects assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for details-orientated and responsible candidates with a can-do attitude and team-player mentality.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Associate degree or diploma with significant relevant experience may be accepted.

Experience:

• +5 years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience.
• +2 year full-cycle accounts payable experience using large ERP system
• Experience managing high-volume invoice processing.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience in manufacturing industry is a plus.

Technical skills:

1. Strong understanding of:
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Accounts payable processes
• General accounting principles
• Three-way matching (purchase order, receiving report, invoice)
• Vendor management
• Internal controls and compliance

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Workday, or Sage.

Communications

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors and internal departments.
• Excellent customer service mindset.
• Ability to explain financial procedures clearly.

LOCATION

This position is on-site and will be located at 729 Powell Street, Vancouver BC or 7808 Beedie Way location in Delta, BC.

We thank all applicants for applying, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.