Accounts Payable Supervisor

EllisDon Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon Corporation is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our Fort Saskatchewan team. You will lead the accounts payable function, administer electronic payment workflows, and mentor a growing team while coordinating with internal stakeholders on financial insights.

The role requires 5+ years of AP experience, a related degree, and strong Excel skills. A high-volume, multi-project payables environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, preferably in construction or heavy civil environments.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-project payables operations.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups, IF statements).
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, with attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the accounts payable team.
• Ensure proper administration of the electronic workflow payment process.
• Assist with vendor account reconciliations.
• Mentor and support accounts payable team members.
• Assist with month-end close activities (e.g., accruals).
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Purchase order receiving and analysis of PO/subcontract discrepancies.
• Verify payable subcontract values against records; process invoices for approval.
• Understand payment terms and billing requirements; participate in vendor statement reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree/Diploma in a related field

Job description

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In 2012, PME Inc. joined the EllisDon group of companies and currently functions as a self-performing, heavy civil contractor. PME offers a comprehensive range of services, such as Earthworks and Undergrounds, Pipeline, and Railways, and is committed to upholding EllisDon’s values of integrity, mutual respect, safety, and quality.

PME Inc. champions a zero-harm culture, prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility. They exceed regulatory requirements and have a Responsive Modified Work Program to ensure workplace safety.

They value diversity and inclusion, understanding that different perspectives lead to innovation. We are committed to sustainable and equitable relationships with Indigenous communities, focusing on mutual respect and transparent communication.

In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we’ve made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we’re putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

This position is located in Fort Saskatchewan.

You as an Accounts Payable Supervisor will:

• Serves as a key member of the accounts payable team.
• Ensure proper administration of the electronic workflow payment process
• Assist with vendor account reconciliations
• Mentor and support members of the accounts payable team
• Assist with month end close activities (e.g. accruals)
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.

Major Responsibilities:

• Purchase order receiving
• Analysis of purchase order and subcontract discrepancies
• Verifying payable subcontract values versus subcontract administration records
• Submission of invoices for approval use the electronic workflow payment process
• Understand payment terms and billing requirements (e.g. statutory holdbacks, COI, WCB, etc.)
• Participate in weekly meetings for vendor statement reconciliations
• Monitor timely submission of invoices for approval.
• Monitor timely approvals for invoices for posting
• Ensure overall efficient processing of invoices
• Identify areas of improvement
• Other tasks as assigned
• Ensure proper source document filing

Is this the right role for you?

• You have 5+ years of experience required, preferably in the construction industry
• Degree/Diploma in a related field
• Experience in a high-volume, multi-project, multi-province payables environment
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel (e.g. Pivot Tables, Lookups, IF Statements, etc.)
• Self-motivated with a high degree of ownership
• Must be able to work independently and within a team
• You demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• You demonstrate the ability to work under pressure with attention to detail and can manage tight deadlines.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We’ll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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