Supervisor-analyst, Accounts Payable

**About the Job**

Recipe Unlimited Corporation is Canada’s leading full service restaurant company. Home to such iconic brands as Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, St.Hubert, The Keg, Montana’s, Kelseys, Bier Markt, East Side Mario’s, Landing Group, New York Fries, The Pickle Barrell & Catering, State and Main, Elephant and Castle, Original Joe’s, Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, and The Burger Priest. With this diverse portfolio of restaurants our Home Office Teammates have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of some of the most popular, well-loved brands in Canada. Variety isn’t the only thing we offer - we are passionate about our industry, we celebrate and support diversity of thought, we are innately curious and encourage our Teammates to take ownership. Above all else, we believe in doing the right thing for our people, our communities and our planet.

Recipe is looking for a Supervisor for the AP administrator group. This role will be responsible for processing and uploading invoices into JD Edwards and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) using UiPath. This role will also be responsible for AP analyst duties including identifying, investigating, and resolving RPA invoice exceptions, as well as vendor setup and payment runs.

**What you will do in this role**:

- Supervise the AP administrator group, including goal setting, coaching/sharing feedback and completing the annual performance review process
- Assign RPA exceptions and validations for investigation
- Ensure RPA exceptions and tax variances are resolved in a timely/efficient manner
- Review of invoice batches for approval
- Review and identify RPA issues; work with AP Manager and/or IT to implement any fixes
- Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders to promptly resolve problems and discrepancies related to accounts payable, vendors and invoices
- Maintain and build positive relationships with vendors and other internal/external stakeholders
- Escalate/obtain VP approvals for invoices that are outstanding for more than 180 days
- Set up new vendors in compliance with vendor management policies
- Prepare weekly payment runs
- Process/Upload electronic data files into JD Edwards
- Reconciliation of various Balance Sheet GL accounts
- Reconcile vendor statements and ensure that outstanding items are followed up on in a timely manner
- Manage all activity related to the Corporate Visa Cards Program, including preparation of monthly reconciliations
- Other tasks as assigned by the AP Manager

**What we are looking for from you**:

- College and/or University education preferably in Accounting & Finance
- 3+ years of Accounts Payable related work experience
- Experience and knowledge with JD Edwards software preferable
- Experience with using RPA (Robotic Process Automation) for invoice processing
- Strong computer skills including G Suite or Microsoft Office: Excel (vlookups, pivot tables)
- Experience with managing and developing a team
- Ability to assign tasks and monitor for task completion
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to multitask along with strong organizational and priority setting skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to recognize patterns with repeat exceptions
- Verbal and written communication skills required to contact and interact with both internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work well independently and also be a contributing team player in a large team environment
- Exposure to ERP implementation is an asset
- Ability to identify efficiency gains in processes and drive to see change

**What’s in it for you?**
- Flexible/Hybrid work environment
- You’d be joining a close-knit, innovative team of creative and energetic go-getters
- You’d be a part of Canada’s largest full-service restaurant company that leads the industry in size and innovation
- 20% associate discount dining card and monthly dining allowance valid at participating Recipe brands
- A welcoming, fun and safe work environment founded on respect
- Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands
- Industry-leading benefits, wellness programs, and total rewards programs

Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.

Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation.

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- vendor management: 1 year (preferred)
- Accounts payable: 3 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Concord, ON L4K 0B8 (r