Accounts Payable Supervisor

Martin Recruitment Inc; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing industrial services firm in Sherwood Park is looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor. The role involves leading a team, optimizing accounts payable processes, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in accounts payable leadership and strong communication skills. This permanent position offers competitive pay and excellent advancement opportunities. Flexible hours and employer-paid benefits included.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits

Matching RRSP

Tuition grants

Discounted fitness memberships

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an accounts payable leadership position.
• Experience creating and implementing policies and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the accounts payable team.
• Implement efficient processes for invoice processing and vendor management.
• Prepare reports on accounts payable performance for senior management.

Skills

Team leadership

Process development

Compliance knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Supervisor
Report To: Finance Manager
Placement Type: Permanent
Location: 100% in office, Sherwood Park
Hours: 8:00am - 5:30pm (flexible start time)
Compensation: $70,000 to $75,000 per year

Overview

Our client, an extremely fast-growing industrial services company in Sherwood Park, is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to join their team. This is a permanent position that offers significant opportunities for growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the accounts payable team (6 people), providing guidance and support to ensure departmental goals are met
• Develop and implement efficient processes for invoice processing, payment disbursement, and vendor management
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline accounts payable processes and drive continuous improvement
• Monitor and analyze accounts payable metrics to identify areas for optimization and cost savings
• Act as a liaison between the accounts payable team and external vendors to resolve issues and maintain positive relationships
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and performance
• Prepare and present reports on accounts payable performance and key metrics to senior management.
• Enhance employee performance quality by setting clear objectives, monitoring progress, providing timely feedback, identifying training needs, coaching and mentoring staff within the department, and participating in annual performance reviews
• Day to day supervision of staff; managing workloads, vacation coverage, performance and training
• Share the workload with the team on a daily basis, which involves tasks such as processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies and assisting with month-end closing activities
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for the team and providing backup support for all functions as needed

Must Have Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an accounts payable leadership position
• Experience creating and implementing policies and procedures
• Experience managing and analyzing team KPIs
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills

Like To Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Public company experience or SOX compliance
• Accounts payable automation experience

Why Should You Work Here?

• The company is undergoing a period of extremely rapid growth which is expected to continue
• Excellent advancement opportunities
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Flexible start time
• Employer-paid benefits
• Matching RRSP
• Tuition grants
• Discounted fitness memberships
• AEP programs