Supervisor, Accounting Operations

**Supervisor, Accounting Operations**:
The Supervisor, Accounting Operations is responsible for the supervision of the Corporate Accounting Transaction Services Team: accounts payable and accounts receivable. In addition, the Supervisor is responsible for sub-ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, A/P, A/R, internal and external recording and reporting of these financial transactions.

The Supervisor will focus on day-to-day accounting operations, supervision of unionized Accounting Clerks (Grade IV and Grade II), review weekly A/P and A/R batches, resolution with Approvers throughout the Company, assist with reconciliations and complex A/P challenges that need adequate time to resolve, as directed by and with the support of the Manager.

**What you’ll do**
- Oversees daily operations of the Accounting department, including assessing, monitoring and fulfilling staff requirements.
- Conducts performance appraisals including providing accounting staff feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Consults with Human Resources on various MoveUp Union employee related issues as needed.
- Expedites processing of accounts payable, including following up with approvals.
- Ensures accounts payable payments are sent for approval in a timely and accurate manner.
- Reviews and posts all batches, accruals and adjustments prepared by the Accounting staff.
- Responsible for the administration of Accounts Payable system (TAC/TAP) setups, issues and resets.
- Assists with maintaining cheque listings and downloading reports (Cheque Fraud Protection).
- Assists with filing and payment of taxes (GST, PST, corporate, payroll).
- Support the month end close of the AP/AR modules and balances the AR/AP sub-ledgers to general ledger monthly.
- Reconciles various accounts and maintains balance sheet working papers on a monthly basis, as assigned.
- Assists with the annual audit as required by preparing working papers and schedules and responding to enquiries.
- Prepares other reports and analysis as requested.
- Preparation of payment forecast schedule
- Participates in the establishment of policies and procedures for the accounts payable, receivable, and invoicing functions.
- Assists with process and procedure documentation.

**What you’ll bring**
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting and/or equivalent are desirable;
- Working towards completion of a professional accounting designation (CPA)
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience that includes experience with account reconciliations, managing accounts payable and receivable
- Minimum of 3 years of experience managing team members, with a preference for experience with unions
- Knowledge of JD Edwards Enterprise One (ERP) and Business Intelligence or equivalent
- Customer service orientation, self-starter and initiative driven
- Strong analytical skills to understand large and complex account reconciliations (vendor accounts & GRNI)
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Phenomenal teammate with strong abilities in prioritizing multiple tasks and ensuring all deadlines are met
- Thorough knowledge of financial practices and procedures
- Ability to work independently under tight deadlines
- Understanding of related auditing and IT functions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective listening skills
- Must be able to manage and direct staff in ways that ensure their productivity

**Why you’ll love working here**
- This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
- We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- This is a full-time permanent position because we have long term projects that need long term strategic support.
- This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule.
- Free on-site gym
- Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

**About us**:
Seaspan Shipyards: Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

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