Accounts Payable Team Lead - Burnaby, Canada - Ballard Power Systems

Ballard Power Systems

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Responsibilities:

Be a handson, knowledgeable, actively involved Accounts Payable Team Lead, who is responsible for all areas relating to Accounts Payable, Payments, and Expenses using a challenging and complex system.
An ERP superuser for the Accounts Payable, Payments, and Expense Modules, who troubleshoots and acts as a strong and reliable technical support for the AP Team
Processing supplier invoices using 3way matched process in a paperless, highvolume environment, including resolving invoice issues preventing timely payment
Oversee the processing of all forms of payments e.g. EFT, wires, cheques, etc.
Monitor and maintain the unvouchered accrual account and ensure balances are appropriately cleared.
Monitor and manage the overall AP workload, developing metrics to ensure efficiency and timely identification and resolution of issues
Complete monthend close activities, including maintaining and balancing account reconciliations, preparing monthend accruals, preparing APrelated journal entries as required, and other AP related monthend procedures
Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with suppliers, internal customers, buyers, and other vested interest parties
Liaise with auditors for quarterly review and yearend audit requests, providing supporting documentation and explanations.
Maintain and comply with internal controls as part of the corporate compliance with Sarbanes Oxley ("SOX")
Special projects, as needed

Requirements:

Minimum of 10 years of Accounts Payable experience, including multicurrency, public company environment
Minimum five years of leadership/ supervisory experience leading a small team
Cloudbased ERP experience with a preference for experience with a paperless 3way match process and invoice import and scanning function
Advanced Excel and Outlook skills, with a working knowledge of other Microsoft Office programs; must be techsavvy
Knowledge of basic accounting concepts as they relate to Accounts Payable processes (certifications or accounting courses would be an asset)
A logical thinker who can successfully problem solve effectively; attention to detail and the ability to anticipate issues are essential
Strong desire to learn and understand with a continuous improvement attitude
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work and manage effectively and efficiently in a remote working environment

Work Location:
In person