Roots is more than just an/the iconic Canadian retailer, we are a group of passionate employees who act with integrity, trust each other and do what is right. We work in a space where people can grow and develop, with a team of people who own results and are dedicated to seeing Roots win. We seek to build longstanding relationships with partners who share our commitment to maintaining high ethical standards of operation.

We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor who will seek inspiration from our roots, can commit to achieving results the right way and loves to think big to join us 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.

The Accounts Payable Supervisor for Roots will be responsible for the following:

• Leadership of all AP matters
• 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 method
• 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

Top candidates for the Accounts Payable Supervisor role will have the following:

• 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

Founded in 1973, Roots Canada is a publicly held Canadian lifestyle brand that sells apparel, leather bags, small leather goods, footwear and active athletic wear with over 100 retail stores in North America and Asia.