About the Opportunity
Promote, develop and enrich key stakeholder relationships, streamline departmental processes, measure team productivity, and monitor and strengthen internal controls
Participate in the transformation of the Company's accounts payable function, as part of a broader ERP implementation from multiple outdated systems
Work with the Company's Canadian and US banking relationships to implement integrated payables functionality
Own and manage all requirements for full cycle accounts payable, expense, banking, and related reconciliation
Supervise and develop a team of A/P associates whose primary purpose will be to ensure that all efforts are taken to process expense payable invoices and other miscellaneous voucher documents timely, accurately, and efficiently, while maximizing team resources and facilitating process improvement initiatives
Partner with operations and management to ensure departmental workflow efficiencies, and adherence to internal controls, policies, and procedures.
Provides continuous feedback to management, while making recommendations for corrective action and process improvement opportunities
Monitor, resolve, or escalate disputed payment issues
Maintain vendor database and manage vendor set ups while adhering to company policies and procedures
Assist in developing, implementing, and communicating departmental operating policies, procedures, and internal controls
Interact with internal and external auditors to provide information supporting audit projects
Maintain safeguards of confidential company information
Other duties and special projects as requested
About You
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, management, or a related field with a minimum of three (3) years progressive experience in full cycle Accounts Payable processes
Good knowledge of general accounting principles
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail are required
Highly adaptable, thrive in a fast paced, change-oriented environment
Experience and/or comfortable working in an environment where processes and structure are developing
Strong time management, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written) required
Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Advanced skillsets in Excel (e.g. pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)
Self-motivated individual with a proven track record of implementing and streamlining processes
Comfortable building relationship with leaders and departments outside of finance
Must be flexible to accommodate additional hours to meet time sensitive deadlines
Hourly Rate $35 - $45/hr
How to Apply
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