Supervisor, Accounting Operations

The Calgary Airport Authority; Arkansas; On-site; USD 101,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport authority in the United States seeks a Supervisor for Accounting Operations to oversee Accounts Payable and Receivable. The role involves ensuring accuracy in financial transactions while mentoring the accounting team, contributing to the integrity of financial reporting in a dynamic environment. Applicants should have a degree in Accounting and extensive experience in full-cycle accounting, leading a diverse team, and managing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• At least 3 years of experience leading a team.
• Specialized knowledge in AR collections and auditing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of invoices and payments.
• Mentor and coach accounting technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Coaching

Financial Reporting

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: Band 9 ($101,166.00 - $105,202.50)

Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Number of positions available: 1

WHO WE ARE

The Calgary Airport Authority manages and operates both YYC Calgary International Airport and YBW Springbank Airport as well as collaborates with the many vibrant community partners who impact our guest experiences. If you are interested in an exciting career in the airport industry then this is the place to be!

WHAT WILL YOU DO

The main purpose of the Supervisor, Accounting Operations is to oversee the day to day transactions handled by the Accounts Payable and Account Receivable teams for completeness and accuracy, facilitate detailed level reviews for invoice processing, provide mentoring and coaching to the Accounting Technicians, and provide an additional level of segregation of duties in the Accounting & Finance department in terms of detailed review of invoicing from the AR module, invoicing processing in the AP module and review of accuracy and completeness of AP payments. Additionally, the Supervisor is expected to understand accounting concepts and principles, analyze transactional data and support the explanation of variances, contributing to accurate financial reporting and informed decision-making.

WHATS THE TEAM LIKE

Join our dynamic Accounting and Finance department, where precision meets passion! Our team is a mix of designated professionals and long-tenured accounting technicians handling all aspects of full cycle accounting. Our team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and integrity in financial reporting. We value open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to achieving a common goal. Our team members tend to be more introverted, appreciating a quiet and focused work environment that allows them to excel in their roles. Whether we"re working on month-end or preparing for the annual financial statement audit, we strive to collaborate to achieve our goals.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for capturing errors during invoicing preparation in the billing system and take corrective action to ensure proper processing for final submission.
• Set up audit program to help minimize errors for clerks in the invoicing process for customer details, amount charged, invoice date, accounting date and coding of items to be charged and other information for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide guidance to technicians on how to process invoices with PO and non-PO.
• Responsible for setting up an audit program that ensures invoice processing is complete, timely and accurately.
• Review month-end accruals for receivables and payables for completeness and accuracy.
• Accountable for detail review of payment register ensuring accuracy and completeness of scheduled payments prior to final approvals by GM and Assistant Controller.
• Make decisions on preparing ad-hoc payments based on the need from the business partners and discussions with vendors.
• Provide guidance and coaching to technicians managing collections in how to identify delinquent customers and maintain regular check-ins to ensure collections are being address in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance on different collection strategies in what is the best way to approach when it comes to delinquent accounts.
• Ensure timely input from accounting technicians.
• Prepare yearly performance reviews and conduct discussions with technicians.
• Offer training, direction, and act as the first point of contact for technicians.
• Support workload planning and resources allocation to meet deadlines and service expectations.
• Audit expense reimbursement reports and manage refunds/additions to security deposits.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting with a CA, CGA, CMA, CPA designation or extensive experience in full-cycle accounting.
• 6 to 8 years of experience in a similar role.
• At least 3 years of experience leading a team in an accounting function.
• Specialized knowledge in AR collections, auditing AR and AP sub-ledger transactions.
• Experience leading a diverse team of individuals while providing coaching and guidance to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to make decisions regarding invoice processing (AR/AP), payment processing, escalation in collections.
• Able to multi-task and act as the first point of contact for all the accounting technicians while providing assistance where needed.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in leading and training direct reports.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities including cross-training in a variety of roles within accounting.

WHAT OPTIONAL ELEMENTS SUPPORT YOUR APPLICATION (all are assets)

• Bilingual in English and French.

WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO US

We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.

OUR VALUES:

We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.

We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.

We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.

We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.

We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.