Accounts Payable Supervisor

Roots Corp.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian lifestyle brand is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a corporate Accounts Payable team. This role involves ensuring timely payments to suppliers, managing a team of Accounts Payable Specialists, and maintaining accurate financial records. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting and at least five years of management experience in a high-volume environment. The position emphasizes leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounts payable management experience in high volume transactions.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to train and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in accounts payable operations.
• Ensure compliance with vendor contract terms.
• Prepare monthly AP accrual JE for month end closing.
• Train and develop a team of AP professionals.
• Manage timely processing of accounts payable transactions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Ability to supervise and mentor

Attention to details

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting

Job description

Overview

1400 Castlefield Ave, Toronto, ON M6B 4C4, Canada

Posted Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4 : 00 AM

Established in 1973, Roots is a proudly Canadian lifestyle brand that celebrates authenticity, quality, and community. Inspired by the great outdoors, we create timeless, sustainable apparel and leather goods designed for comfort and everyday adventure. At Roots, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and teamwork – where every team member plays a role in shaping our brand’s legacy. If you bring passion to everything you do, lead with integrity, and believe in the power of collaboration to drive growth, we’d love to have you on our journey!

The Accounts Payable Supervisor will lead a centralized corporate Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers and vendors. This role focuses on actively managing and participating in the accounts payable process, supervising the training and development of a team of Accounts Payable Specialists and being responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and reconciling accounts. This role will report to the Corporate Controller.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of all AP matters and direct participation in the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function
• Ensure payment complies with vendor contract terms
• Must communicate & follow up effectively with all vendors and employees on a timely basis
• Provide leadership and guidance to the members of the accounts payable team
• Work with departmental managers to obtain approval in a timely manner
• Prepare monthly AP accrual’s JE for month end closing
• Participates in monthly close activities & performs month end reconciliation & AP aging report
• Manages the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable using EFT, Credit Card and wire payment methods
• Develop, implement and improve policies and department controls to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Assist with annual audit package
• Train and develop team of AP professionals, including setting department goals and conducting performance evaluations

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with major in Accounting, preferred
• Minimum five years of accounts payable management experience in high volume transactions
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to details
• Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train and evaluate work results
• Able to interact effectively at all levels of the organization and with external partners
• An understanding of how his / her work contributes to the broader organizational objectives
• Prioritization of one’s work while taking accountability for delivering on both personal and shared commitments
• Initiative and urgency, even in the absence of assigned deadlines

At Roots we appreciate that skills and expertise are cultivated through a range of experiences. We are committed to reflecting Canada\'s diverse landscape in our products, team, and workplace culture. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to apply, even if you don\'t meet every listed requirement. Accommodations are available for applicants throughout the recruitment process.

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