Manager, Accounts Payable

Joseph Ribkoff designs classic and contemporary garments for fashion-forward women with a youthful state of mind. Each one of our carefully tailored pieces offers the effortless fashion, fit, and quality that we’ve been synonymous with.
Over the years, the brand has blossomed into a touchstone for timeless, youthful style. Driven by a passion that has never ceased to propel our company’s vision, Joseph Ribkoff has been an ally to women, dressing them with flair and perfect fit for over 65 years. From our quality and distinctly designed products to our unwavering commitment to retail partners, Joseph Ribkoff’s values resonate in everything we do and create.
Today, his legacy lives on through the work of a devoted, talented team operating from the four corners of the world. Sold in over 60 international markets, Joseph Ribkoff is a global emblem of quality and elegance.
Montreal Corporate Head Office, where most of their employees are based, offers career opportunities in Design, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT and HR as well as in the Production and Warehousing facilities.
We are looking for an organized accounts payable manager to provide strong leadership to our accounts payable department and to ensure that the department runs smoothly. The accounts payable manager's responsibilities include maintaining accurate records regarding payments to suppliers, processing payments from clients, and training staff members.
To succeed as an account’s payable manager, you should be focused on optimizing department processes and building lasting relationships with others within and outside of the business. You should be knowledgeable, analytical, and decisive with excellent leadership and communication skills.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Coordinate with other departments to ensure all invoicing is received on time.
- Prioritize the workload to ensure the most pressing payments are made quickly
- Reviewing aging report on a regular basis; research and resolve balance
- Assist with AP process improvements, enforcing department controls to increase accuracy and efficiency
- Ensure accounting procedures are properly followed
- Act as the resource-person by supporting and training the AP team (monitoring actions of team, answering questions, problem solving)
- Building and maintaining relationships with employees & vendors
- Ensuring the team's work is accurate and invoices are approved for payment using the correct process
- Perform supplier statement reconciliations monthly to ensure data integrity of the sub-ledger.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 5-7 years of experience in accounts payable
- 2-3 years of experience as an account payable manager
- Understanding of basic accounting and accounts payable principles, including general ledger coding
- Understanding the importance of accuracy and attention to details
- Problem solving
- Knowledge of the full accounting cycle
- Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Proficient with ERP system D365
- Knowledge of Momentis, an asset
- Knowledge of Visio, an asset
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented and team player
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Bilingual French & English

**What we offer at Joseph Ribkoff is**:

- Finish at 1:00 p.m. every Friday
- A hybrid model (3 days a week in the office and 2 from home)
- 5 personal days per year
- Competitive group insurance (65% employer-paid)
- Equal-contribution pension plan (up to 2.5%)
- Flexible working hours
- 40% employee discount on clothing
- Work with passionate people for a global Quebec company
- 11 statutory days off per year

Joseph Ribkoff is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.