Responsibilities
- Foster a strong safety culture by adhering to safety protocols and addressing potential hazards for employees, vendors, and customers.
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable operations including invoice processing, coding, payments, and vendor coordination.
- Provide timely and professional responses to internal and external inquiries with a service-oriented approach.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounts payable and purchase order administrator staff while upholding compliance standards.
- Coordinate payment timelines to align with cash flow objectives and maintain positive vendor relationships.
- Assist in year-end audits by preparing documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and maintaining organized records.
- Ensure vendor records and accounts payable ledger entries are accurate and support timely financial closing activities.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies efficiently through collaboration with vendors and internal departments.
- Identify inefficiencies, propose process enhancements, and support implementation of improvements to increase accuracy and productivity.
- Support cash flow planning by delivering accurate accounts payable data and insights.
- Model organizational values by following company policies, building strong professional relationships, providing honest feedback, and demonstrating integrity and capability.
- Perform additional tasks as required to support the finance department’s objectives.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of direct experience in accounts payable with a working knowledge of fundamental accounting principles.
- At least five years of experience managing, guiding, or developing team members.
- Solid grasp of financial controls specific to the accounts payable process.
Nice to Have
- Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Experience with financial software and ERP systems, particularly Viewpoint and Workday.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Work that is impactful and intellectually engaging
- Collaborative and inclusive workplace environment
Compensation
competitive total compensation
Work Arrangement
On-site
Team
an engaging and collaborative environment
Other
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
- To explore additional career opportunities, visit https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply/.
- We are committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable laws.
- Applicants requiring accommodation during the application or recruitment process should email careers@michelscanada.com.
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