Job Description
ROLE - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TEAM LEAD
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role is responsible for the timely and accurate invoice processing of the company and ensures the timely and accuracy of payments to our suppliers, while taking the company’s cash position into consideration. This position supervises and leads a team of Accounts Payable Coordinators. This position will work directly to improve the processes, procedures and activities of the AP department, while ensuring appropriate internal controls are applied.
BENEFITS
- 15 days vacation, 3 days sick leave
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Annual bonus
- Referral bonus program
- PPE
- On-site parking
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
AP Accountabilities:
- Conduct daily review of invoice posting proposals and post journals.
- Lead the weekly payment proposal process, including discussions on payment holds and cash forecasting with the supply chain.
- Perform account reconciliation duties, including clean-up of AP subledger and received-not-invoiced accounts.
- Act as the primary contact for payment escalations and handle new vendor set up packages.
- Complete month-end tasks and enhance payables and customer service processes.
- Ensure compliance with NI52-109 and coordinate external audit efforts.
- Handle ad-hoc requests as required.
Leadership:
- Supervise and mentor direct reports for timely processing of AP.
- Participate actively in the Company's performance management program.
- Respond promptly to internal and external escalations and inquiries, prioritizing customer satisfaction.
- Empower the AP team to problem solve and take initiative in completing tasks.
- Lead optimization and automation efforts for the payment cycle
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable – full cycle (entry to payment and reconciliations) with complex ERP experience and intermediate excel skills
- US sales and use tax filing/assessments, and1099 form filing knowledge, preferably in a high-volume invoice environment
- Team player with proven ability to coach, lead, effectively manage performance and motivate a team
- Problem solving and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Strong customer focus mindset for both internal and external customers
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
Application question(s):
- Are you familiar with US sales and use tax filing/assessments, as well as 1099 form filing?
- How many years of leadership experience/ skills do you have (including supervising and mentoring a team)?
- This role is hybrid remote and requires availability to commute to the office location listed. Are you currently based in Edmonton and able to do so?
Work Location: In person
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