Accounts Payable Manager - Surrey, Canada - City of Surrey

City of Surrey

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation.

City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward.

Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.
Employment Status

Exempt - Regular Full-Time
Scope

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing, developing, and supporting the City's accounts payable function as well as the shipping & receiving staff.

Reporting to the Revenue Services Manager in the Finance department, this position will be accountable for team leadership, development and the overall accurate documentation and timely processing of supplier transactions.

The incumbent will bring exceptional communication and relationship management skills, with a focus on continual process and systems improvement, and a positive approach to meeting business objectives.

Responsibilities:

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for the following: Developing and maintaining processes and procedures which ensure that supplier payments are processed on-time and within statutory requirements, Community Charter legislation, City bylaws, and City processes and procedures. Directing, recruiting, and managing a team of professionals and clerical staff including completing performance evaluations and providing development opportunities. Evaluating and implementing ongoing recommendations for operational improvements and efficiencies. Managing the accounts payable function for the City, including oversight of processing supplier invoices, supplier payments, statutory and regulatory supplier holdback payments, payment requisitions from City staff and reconciliation of supplier accounts. Working collaboratively with the Procurement Services section, within the Finance Department, to ensure effective processing of purchase order and contract related transactions and payments. Supporting the Accounts Payable team throughout the full cycle accounts payable process, which transacts over 75,000 invoices per year with accuracy and timeliness. Ensuring all financial records are maintained with accuracy and processes for safeguarding confidential information, including banking information, for all City suppliers. Continually consulting with City management and staff across departments to ensure development of best practices and standards related to accounts payable and shipping & receiving processes. Performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1

Recruiter:
Lesley Mendoza

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Conditions of Employment

This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date

This job will be posted until Febraury 17, 2023.
Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community