Accounts Payable Supervisor

Sunrise Soya Foods; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Soya Foods, a leading tofu manufacturer in Canada, is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee invoice processing, payments, and expenses reports. You will report to the Controller and guide one AP Associate, ensuring timely processing and accurate month-end close.

The role requires 5+ years of AP experience, strong ERP skills, and a detail-oriented, team-focused mindset. On-site position located at 729 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC, with opportunities to improve processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required.
• Progressive accounts payable experience with leadership is preferred.
• Experience with high-volume invoice processing and month-end close is expected.
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Workday or Sage) is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain accurate vendor master records in ERP.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment disputes.
• Schedule and process payments in ERP and online banking.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls to prevent duplicate or fraudulent payments.
• Reconcile AP sub-ledgers to general ledgers and prepare AP aging reports.
• Contribute to AP process improvements and provide coverage during absences.

Skills

Three-way matching

Internal controls

Excel

Vendor management

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Associate degree or diploma with relevant experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics 365

NetSuite

Workday

Sage

Job description

Since 1956, Sunrise Soya Foods has been trusted by generations to produce healthy and delicious soy products. As Canada’s leading tofu manufacturer, we are dedicated in our commitment to putting Goodness First® behind everything that we do. From our products to our workplace, we adhere to our values of: Customer Focus, Honesty and Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Corporate Citizenship.

POSITION SUMMARY

We have an immediate opportunity for an Accounts Payable Supervisor. This role will report to the Controller and supervise one Accounts Payable Associate. Primary duties are managing invoice processing, overseeing vendor payments and employee expenses reports and supporting periodic closing.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and maintain accurate vendor master record in the ERP
• Respond to vendor inquiries professionally and resolve payment disputes and discrepancies
• Schedule and process payments in the ERP and online banking
• Ensure compliance and that control policies are followed to prevent duplicate or fraudulent payments
• Help reconcile AP, prepayment and accruals sub‑ledgers to general ledgers
• Prepare AP aging reports
• Contribute to accounting process improvements (e.g. AP paperless and process automation)
• Provide coverage for the other accounts payable staff during absences
• Support other AP‑related projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for details‑orientated and responsible candidates with a can‑do attitude and team‑player mentality.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• An associate degree or post‑secondary diploma with significant relevant experience may be accepted.

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience
• 2+ years full‑cycle accounts payable experience using a large ERP
• Experience managing high‑volume invoice processing
• Experience with month‑end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience in manufacturing industry is a plus

Skills:

A strong understanding of:

• Three‑way matching (purchase order, order receipt, invoice)
• Internal controls and compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Experience with ERPs such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Workday, or Sage.
• Strong oral and written communication
• Ability to work effectively with vendors and internal departments
• Ability to explain financial procedures clearly
• Self‑driven, with excellent time management and organization skills.
• A fast learner with good problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently.

LOCATION

This position is on site and will be located at 729 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC.