Supervisor, Accounts Payable

1 month ago


Mississauga, Canada Alectra Utilities Full time

The Opportunity

Job Posting Number:
**2023-119**

Position:
**Supervisor, Accounts Payable**

**Location**:
**Mississauga (Derry)** **(Hybrid: Remote/In-office)

Reports to:
**Manager, Accounts Payable**

Business Unit:
**Accounting**

Division:
**Finance
Hours per Week:
**35**

Rate of Pay:
Number of Openings:
**#1**

Union:
**No**

Open:
**April 19, 2023**

Close:
**May 2, 2023**
- Alectra is committed to putting our people first in providing a positive employee experience and a safe work environment. Our Hybrid Workplace policy allows for an effective balance for employees with the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment; a combination of Remote / In-office work based on operational requirements._

**Position Purpose**:
The Supervisor, Accounts Payable supervises the full cycle of the accounts payable activities ensuring all vendor invoices are paid within contractual obligations and all customer refunds are processed in a timely manner. This position also analyzes monthly costs to ensure costs are accurate and provides financial recommendations to the management team.

**Responsibilities**:

- Supervises all activities of the Accounts Payable (AP) team focusing on vendor invoice entry, maximizing of vendor discounts and timely processing and payment of vendor invoices based on contractual obligations
- Ensures payment of all invoices through EFT, cheque or wire and oversees the administration of customer refund payments
- Liaises with managers and supervisors on AP processes and policies to ensure prompt invoice approvals and accurate costs allocations
- Audits and approves all financial cost transactions in the AP department, analyzes costs between the AP, General Ledger, inventory and purchasing ledgers
- Leads, co-ordinates and reviews AP month end costs accruals with business unit managers and supervisors throughout the organization
- Ensures all disbursements are executed in accordance with Alectra’s corporate authorization policy and relevant procedures
- Plans, organizes and supervises daily activities of AP team
- Provides leadership, coaching, development, performance management, technical guidance and advice to the AP team
- Provides input into department goals and objectives
- Leads and/or participates in department projects and key initiatives to ensure quality and timely completion within budget
- Participates in the interviewing and selection of team members by making recommendations for hiring, re-assignment, employment status change, promotion, demotion and/or dismissal
- Researches, recommends and implements new or enhanced policies, procedures and processes to improve operational effectiveness
- Ensures compliance to legislative, regulatory and Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards
- Performs other duties as assigned

**Education & Specialized Knowledge**:

- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
- CMA/CGA/CA/CPA designation preferred
- Able to interpret financial results and communicate to both financial and non-financial management and staff
- Knowledge of, and experience in, regulated statutory reporting
- Extensive working knowledge of Tier I ERP systems and other related reporting systems
- Knowledge of relevant tax requirements, including HST requirements, laws, regulations and guidelines
- Proficiency in interpreting policies, procedures, benefits and pension guidelines

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience, including supervision of team members
- Experience in a senior accounting and financial capacity
- Experience in developing and recommending corporate procedures, managing budgets and providing input to strategic/business plans
- Demonstrated experience in a unionized utility environment an asset

**Skills & Qualifications**:

- Excellent attention to detail
- Advanced analytical skills
- Service-orientation and high degree of client focus with the ability to ensure cooperation from others while maintaining professional and respectful relationships at various levels of the organization
- Strong ability to lead change and engage, develop and motivate teams
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical and/or innovative solutions
- Strong written and presentation skills, with the ability to convey information accurately and concisely
- Ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects and initiatives within established timelines
- Must hold and maintain a valid class “G” driver’s license

How to Apply

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You can also submit a resume for us to keep on file and review as new opportunities arise that might be the right fit for your skills and experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Alectra. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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