Job Description
Are you an experienced accounting professional with great leadership skills, who is passionate about making a difference through your work? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join a Canadian-owned renewable energy company dedicated to shaping a lower-carbon energy future.
Based in Kelowna, this forward-thinking business is actively seeking a solution-oriented and tech-literate Accounts Payable Supervisor to join its growing team of professionals. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this role is responsible for managing and ensuring efficiency across all of the accounts payable functions, as well as providing ongoing oversight and support to at least 6 Accounts Payable staff.
As a hybrid position, you will enjoy the flexibility of working from home two days a week, while spending the remaining three days in their vibrant and ever-changing office environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise accounting staff including hiring, delegating work, tracking performance and conducting reviews
- Evaluate and update accounting processes and procedures and make recommendations
- Oversee various accounting financial transactions including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Ensure efficient processes of accounts payables including invoicing and processing payments
- Promote the use and understanding of accounts payable policies, systems and procedures
- Recommend, develop and document relevant financial policy, procedures and controls
- Other financial accounting support as needed
Qualifications
- 2-4 years of accounting experience some of which must have been in an AP supervisory capacity
- Degree in Business/Commerce or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience managing accounts payable functions
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for developing and maintaining strong working relationships
- Excellent time management skills for organizing multiple priorities with tight deadlines
- Strong coaching, mentoring and leadership skills
- Strong technical skills working with ERP solutions (SAP environment experience is an asset) including proficiency with MS Office and the ability to learn new technologies with ease