Accounts Payable Supervisor

Job Title: Accounts Payable Supervisor

Report To: Finance Manager

Placement Type: Permanent

Location: 100% in office, Sherwood Park

Hours: 8:00am - 5:30pm (flexible start time)

Compensation: $70,000 to $80,000 per year

Overview:

Our client, an extremely fast-growing industrial services company in Sherwood Park, is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to join their team. This is a permanent position that offers significant opportunities for growth and advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the accounts payable team (6 people), providing guidance and support to ensure departmental goals are met
• Develop and implement efficient processes for invoice processing, payment disbursement, and vendor management
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline accounts payable processes and drive continuous improvement
• Monitor and analyze accounts payable metrics to identify areas for optimization and cost savings
• Act as a liaison between the accounts payable team and external vendors to resolve issues and maintain positive relationships
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and performance
• Prepare and present reports on accounts payable performance and key metrics to senior management.
• Enhance employee performance quality by setting clear objectives, monitoring progress, providing timely feedback, identifying training needs, coaching and mentoring staff within the department, and participating in annual performance reviews
• Day to day supervision of staff; managing workloads, vacation coverage, performance and training
• Share the workload with the team on a daily basis, which involves tasks such as processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies and assisting with month-end closing activities
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for the team and providing backup support for all functions as needed

Must Have Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in an accounts payable leadership position
• Experience creating and implementing policies and procedures
• Experience managing and analyzing team KPIs
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills

Like To Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Public company experience or SOX compliance
• Accounts payable automation experience

Why Should You Work Here?:

• The company is undergoing a period of extremely rapid growth which is expected to continue
• Excellent advancement opportunities
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Flexible start time
• Employer-paid benefits
• Matching RRSP
• Tuition grants
• Discounted fitness memberships
• AEP programs