Accounts Payable Supervisor

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We are looking for an organized accounts payable supervisor to provide strong leadership to our accounts payable department and to ensure that the department runs smoothly. The accounts payable supervisor responsibilities include maintaining accurate records regarding payments to suppliers, processing payments from clients, and training staff members.

To succeed as an accounts payable supervisor, 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.

**SUCCESS PROFILE**

What does it take to be successful working at Seabird Island? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- **Interpersonally Effective**: Creates and sustains positive working relationships.
- **Organized**: Ability to process and organize electronic and paper documentation and information.
- **Personable**: A collaborative attitude, participating in the planning, developing, extending services, and promoting effective strategies to encourage a positive Family Home environment
- **Effective Communicator**: Demonstrates open, honest, and respectful written and verbal language.
- **Multitasker**: The ability to balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, and to work under pressure with mínimal supervision.

PRE-SCREENING ASSESSMENT
- Submit your resume and complete our Prevue Assessment simultaneously. The assessment is an integral part of our evaluation process.
- Allow yourself a minimum of 35-40 minutes to complete the assessment.**WORK THAT MATTERS**
Do you enjoy working as part of a team and are able to deliver individual results. You thrive in an environment, which allows you to make a high impact towards the future of a First Nations Community.

We are located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.

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**BENEFITS & PERKS**
- Extended health and dental benefits,
- Accrued vacation and sick time,
- Pension plan with matching employer contributions,
- Access to internal training programs, professional development and skill enhancement,
- Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team,
- Equitable hourly rates
- Casual dress code

**WHAT YOU'LL DO**

**Supervision and leadership**:

- Provide overall supervision of the Accounts Payable team.
- Supervision of direct reports which includes:

- work planning, scheduling, payroll processing and assessment of staffing needs.
- hiring/promotion, staff development, coaching/mentoring and assisting with performance management reviews.
- authorizing leaves of absence.
- Assist with preparing annual operating and capital budgets pertaining to division in consultation with the Program Manager.
- Monitor overall performance of division against the program plan.
- Administer/monitor the approved annual budget including authorization of expenditures.
- Prepare and assist in the preparation of reports and recommendations for the Program Manager and stakeholders.
- Attend Committee, community and other public meetings and events as required.
- Make presentations and provide advice/guidance on division related issues and strategies, new/pending legislation, and regulatory guidelines.
- Initiate actions and coordinate and monitor assigned tasks emerging from meetings as directed by the Program Manager
- Accountable to ensure staff are knowledgeable of applicable health and safety legislation, are trained to act appropriately in emergency situations, practice safe program delivery, and operate equipment and materials safely utilizing safe work practices.
- Ensure that documented procedural information is available and that necessary reports/follow-up to near misses and incidents are completed in a timely manner and reported accordingly.
- Hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating accounts payable staff members.
- Overseeing routine department activities to ensure that they are completed accurately and on time.
- Maintaining accurate and complete financial, vendor, and client records.
- Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial information to management and government agencies.
- Setting and facilitating the achievement of department objectives.
- Developing, implementing, improving, and enforcing budgets, policies, and department controls to increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Building and maintaining relationships with employees, clients, vendors, and lenders.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your director, or the ED.

**WHAT YOU BRING**

**Education**
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, or a related field.
- 2+ years’ related experience preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of accounting and management principles and accounts payable procedures.
- Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyze information and processes.
- Motivati