Accounts Payable Supervisor

Excellence Peterbilt; Montreal; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telemedicine

Health and dental insurance

Life & travel insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

RRSP with employer contribution

Sick and family leave

Holiday season time off

Great colleagues!

Flexible schedules

Employee recognition program

Sabbatical leave policy

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

On-site gym (Montréal)

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Colonial Group in Montreal is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the AP team, ensure accurate invoice processing, and meet payment terms. You will resolve discrepancies, approve entries, and prepare reports while driving efficiency improvements.

The role requires a accounting background, 3–5 years supervisory experience, and bilingual fluency in French and English, with strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, DEC in Accounting, or any other relevant combination of education and experience related to the position.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience supervising employees.
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written.
• Excellent proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Accounts Payable department and coordinate the team’s daily activities.
• Ensure the efficient and accurate processing of invoices and vendor payments while meeting deadlines and payment terms.
• Resolve Accounts Payable issues and discrepancies, including reconciliations and vendor statements.
• Review and approve accounting entries and account reconciliations, and prepare journal entries as needed.
• Prepare financial reports and monitor Accounts Payable aging.
• Improve processes and procedures to increase departmental efficiency and implement best practices.
• Collaborate with various departments, vendors, and management to resolve issues and participate in special projects.
• Manage and support the team, including recruitment, scheduling, performance evaluations, feedback, and skills development.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and standards and recommend improvements when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Bilingual (French & English)

Education

University degree in Accounting

DEC in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Are you known for your leadership, organizational skills, and attention to detail in accounting? Would you like to play a key role within a team while contributing to process improvements? We have a place for you!

Salary: Starting at $75,000/year

Work schedule: Monday to Friday – 40 hours/week

What we offer:

• Telemedicine – because we take care of our people (24/7 access to a doctor);
• Health and dental insurance;
• Life & travel insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• RRSP with employer contribution;
• Sick and family leave – because you have a life too;
• Holiday season time off;
• Great colleagues!

Even more benefits:

• Flexible schedules;
• Employee recognition program;
• Sabbatical leave policy;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Employee referral bonus;
• On-site gym (Montréal);
• Career advancement opportunities – you’re here to stay;

In this role, you will:

• Supervise the Accounts Payable department and coordinate the team’s daily activities;
• Ensure the efficient and accurate processing of invoices and vendor payments while meeting deadlines and payment terms;
• Resolve Accounts Payable issues and discrepancies, including reconciliations and vendor statements;
• Review and approve accounting entries and account reconciliations, and prepare journal entries as needed;
• Prepare financial reports and monitor Accounts Payable aging;
• Improve processes and procedures to increase departmental efficiency and implement best practices;
• Collaborate with various departments, vendors, and management to resolve issues and participate in special projects;
• Manage and support the team, including recruitment, scheduling, performance evaluations, feedback, and skills development;
• Ensure compliance with company policies and standards and recommend improvements when needed;

Experience, education and skills that will be valuable:

• University degree in Accounting, DEC in Accounting, or any other relevant combination of education and experience related to the position;
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role;
• Experience in an SME or dealership environment is an asset;
• Experience supervising employees;
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written;
• Excellent proficiency with MS Office.

Our mission

To provide a unique experience and create customized solutions for our customers.

Our values – the “6Rs”

Respect / Relationships / Accountability / Recognition / Rigor / Results

Working in the right place can change the course of a life. Come join us!