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Accounts Payable Manager - Winnipeg, Canada - Eskimo Point Lumber Supply

Eskimo Point Lumber Supply

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 month ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Manager provides supervisory, administrative and financial services support ensuring an effective, accurate, accounts payable function and team is achieved.

This includes monitoring of payments, processing them and the company's expenditures, supervising the team, and ensuring correct and effective guidance of the Accounts Payable function at EPLS.

The accounts payable manager performs these duties in an efficient and effective manner to make sure that the figures are updated and accurate, employees are paid correctly on time and the suppliers are paid according to the agreed-upon terms and conditions.

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for exercising a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism while building relationships and working closely with key roles throughout all levels of the company.

Duties & Responsibilities

Effective management of all activities within accounts payable of the company, including reviewing and problem solving of discrepancies
Setting and facilitation the achievement of department objectives in line with the finance department objectives
Ensuring accuracy of transactions entered by team and handling the accounts payable close function in a timely and efficient manner. This includes review of accounts payable reconciliations and performance of reconciliations.
Training, motivating and evaluating accounts payable staff members and overseeing departmental activities to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time
Coordinate and set up processes; including researching technical accounts payable issues
Ensure timely payments of vendor invoice and expense reports and resolution of payment and billing issues with vendors
Ensuring timely payment of government remittances
Provide administrative support to ensure effective and efficient finance department operations
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Post-Secondary education in a related field is an asset
Previous experience in finance and accounting function along with previous supervisory experience is a must.
Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles
Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
Ability to plan, direct and review accounts payable teams' work
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail and ability to work in high volume company
Good verbal and written communication skills,
Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder service orientated
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated skill in Microsoft (Excel, Word)
Experience with data entry and finance programs such as ACCPAC or Sage 300
Able to work as part of a team as well as independently
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Good time management and organizational skills with strong ability to multitask,
Must have a strong work ethic, be reliable with a positive team attitude