Accounting Manager - Accounts Payable

Ya YA Foods Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ya YA Foods Corporation, a dynamic manufacturer in Toronto, is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager. This role involves managing the AP team, ensuring compliance with financial processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, CPA designation, and strong leadership skills. Join a family-owned company that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of experience in an accounting role required.
• Experience leading/managing a team is a must.
• Expertise in advanced Excel and financial systems required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the accounts payable department team members.
• Analyze current AP processes for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with financial obligations and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Analysis

Financial Reporting

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, or Finance

CPA designation (earned or working towards)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years' experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to...

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reports to : VP, Controller

Responsibilities :

• Manage and mentor the accounts payable department team members.
• Analyze current AP processes and comment on continuous improvement of processes where applicable.
• Oversee all payment transactions, month-end reporting, and company financial expenditures.
• Ensure systems, policies, and procedures adhere to company and legal policies.
• Ensure that the accounts payable financial obligations are met efficiently.
• File HST on time and accurately
• Ensure all corporate tax installments and CBSA payments to CRA are done on a timely manner.
• Adhere to month-end timelines by overseeing all invoices are entered on a timely basis.
• Analyze and present AP-related metrics to management for review.
• Review and enter intercompany journals
• Be the compliance leader on the expense reports filing process by adhering to company policy and alert management of any required process changes
• Generate financial reports, and presentations when necessary.
• Provide bank, AP and prepaid reconciliations once month is closed.
• Provide support to internal and external stakeholders during annual audits related to AP and treasury functions.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
• CPA designation (earned or working towards) an asset
• 5 - 7 years of experience in an accounting role is required
• Prior experience of leading / managing a team is a must
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas & macros) and prior experience with ERP systems, data mining, accounting software, financial systems, and master data governance is required
• Experience in manufacturing environment an asset
• Proven leadership skills and initiative
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• High level communication skills to interact with all levels of management

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