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Team Lead - Accounts Payable & General Ledger
Competition #: NLH-RE-25-088
Status: Permanent
Location: St. John's

Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.

Key Responsibilities:

• managing the detailed transactional accounting of the Hydro division, including the approval of journal entries, invoices and payments;
• ensuring that transactions are recorded and invoices paid in a timely and efficient manner in support of the organization's reporting objectives;
• planning and supervising the monthly reconciliation of general ledger and accounts payable balances;
• ensuring that the general ledger and accounts payable functions are best in class;
• assisting in the achievement of corporate and departmental objectives, including the development of work schedules and establishment of priorities;
• supporting ad-hoc initiatives and analysis in coordination with others across the organization.

In this role, you will provide direct supervision to the Accounts Payable and General Ledger Hydro teams. You exercise a high level of personal initiative and professional judgement. You are a supportive manager and team player.

What We're Looking For:

1. Strong written and oral communication skills;
2. Strong interpersonal skills to foster effective working relationships with members of various teams;
3. Proven supervisory experience;
4. Excellent analytical skills and problem solving abilities.

What You'll Need:
You have a university degree, supplemented with a professional accounting designation, or a combination of equivalent education and experience. In addition, you demonstrate the following qualities and/or qualifications:

• minimum of seven years related experience;
• appropriate working knowledge of Canadian generally accepted accounting policies (IFRS experience considered an asset);
• proven experience in managing an accounting function and all aspects of the general ledger including accounts payable, financial close processes and account reconciliations;

Experience working with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and Business Intelligence and Performance Management Software systems would be beneficial.

CLOSING DATE: July 10 2025

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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people's utility that you can count on - providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger. There's lots to learn at www.nlhydro.com
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Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.