Accounts Payable Supervisor

Transdev; Canada; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation provider is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor in Calgary. The role involves managing the entire accounts payable function and supervising the AP team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in relevant fields and 3-5+ years of experience in AP with strong technical skills, particularly in Excel and ERP systems like Microsoft D365. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between $75,000 and $85,000, along with opportunities for career advancement and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary pay between $75,000 and $85,000

Opportunities for career advancement

A supportive and collaborative work environment

Positive social impact opportunities

Commitment to diversity and employee development

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of AP experience with exposure to mid/large ERP environments.
• Experience with workflow platforms and financial controls.
• Ability to work in high-volume environments with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process all aspects of the accounts payable function.
• Oversee full-cycle AP processing for timely invoice approvals.
• Direct work within the AP team to meet evolving needs.

Skills

AP automation tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Time management

Process improvement

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft D365

Job description

Transdev Canada is hiring an Accounts Payable Supervisor for our Calgary location.

As an Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will play a vital role in managing and processing all aspects of the accounts payable function. This is a full‑time, temporary in‑office position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain stability and accuracy of AP systems, interfaces, approval workflows, and integrations.
• Monitor AP automation performance (OCR, 3‑way match, invoice queue, exception handling) and implement corrective actions; communicate impact of performance issues to stakeholders and keep them abreast on timing.
• Ensure proper user access management, audit compliance, and system documentation.
• Partner with IT and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize workflows, and plan for upgrades or enhancements.
• Support ERP/AP system testing during upgrades, new implementations, and configuration changes.

• Oversee full‑cycle AP processing to ensure invoices are approved and paid accurately and on time.
• Coordinate twice weekly payment runs, aligning with vendor terms and cash flow priorities.
• Administer manual payments such as wires, as required.
• Oversee vendor maintenance process including new vendor setup, modifications and terminations.
• Track payment schedules, monitor backlog, and elevate bottlenecks impacting payment timeliness.
• Review and approve AP payment batches, reconciliations, vendor account adjustments and vendor reconciliations.
• Manage resolution of escalated vendor inquiries, disputes, and payment discrepancies.

• Enforce adherence to internal controls, approval policies, and audit requirements.
• Support month‑end close with accruals, aging reconciliations, and AP reporting.
• Maintain compliance with tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements (e.g., internal control reporting, GST, PST, etc.).
• Prepare and present KPIs related to invoice throughput, payment timeliness, and exceptions.

• Direct work within the team to meet the evolving needs of the organization.
• Supervise AP staff, providing training, performance feedback, and cross‑functional support.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance reliability, accuracy, and automation.
• Develop standard operating procedures and knowledge base documentation for AP team and system users.

The perks:

• Competitive salary pay between $75,000 and $85,000.
• Opportunities for career advancement due to a strong presence across North America.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The ability to have a positive social impact by being part of a team focused on sustainable mobility solutions.
• Join a Group committed to encouraging diversity and employee development.

Your profile:

• Diploma/Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3‑5+ years of AP experience with exposure to mid/large ERP environments.
• Experience with AP automation tools, workflow platforms, and ERP systems (experience with Microsoft D365 is an asset).
• Strong understanding of payment terms, cash disbursements, and financial controls.
• Ability to work in high‑volume environments with competing deadlines.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).

Key Competencies

• Systems & Process Orientation
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills
• Time Management & Prioritization
• Accuracy & Accountability
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Your location:

• This is a full‑time, 15‑month term position, in‑office position.
• Average schedule of 40 hours per week Monday‑Friday.