Account Payable

**Description**:
**Olympic International Sales Ltd** (“Olympic”) is a leading HVAC manufacturer representative based in North Vancouver, British Columbia. We specialize in delivering innovative and energy-efficient HVAC solutions for residential and commercial markets. As a trusted partner to manufacturers and customers, we are committed to driving value through technical expertise, exceptional service, and sustainability-focused practices.

**Role Overview**:
The AP Supervisor will be instrumental in transforming our accounts payable operations, with a strong focus on reconciliation, efficiency, and continuous process improvement. Responsibilities include managing accurate processing of high-volume invoices with AP and administrative staff and maintaining strong relationships with both internal clients and external vendors. A deep understanding of internal controls will be crucial to ensuring the integrity of financial operations.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure the integrity of financial operations through adherence to internal controls, policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage the daily accounts payable operations, ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of purchase, credit, and payment transactions.
- Maintain and reconcile vendor accounts and AP GL and subledgers on a timely basis.
- Prepare reports and support month-end and year-end close processes by providing necessary documentation and performance analytics.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and external vendors, resolving discrepancies or issues in a professional and timely manner.
- Build and grow the AP team, providing training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
- Manage high-pressure situations with professionalism, demonstrating patience and empathy while maintaining positive relationships.
- Streamline invoice processing, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Lead efforts in process improvements, focusing on efficiency, reducing errors, and enhancing overall workflow.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

**Qualifications & Skills**:
**Education, Licenses and/or Certification, Experience Required**
- 3-5 years of hand-on experience in Accounts Payable, including process improvement and streamlining AP operations.
- Bachelor’s degree, along with completion of a college program or courses in bookkeeping or accounting.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal teams and external vendors to resolve issues, troubleshoot, and maintain productive relationships.
- Detail-oriented individual with exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen ability to identify and address variances or inefficiencies.
- Certification in a Professional Accounting designation is an asset.
- Previous experience in HVAC, construction, or other project-based industries, managing complex, high-volume AP functions.
- Proven track record of managing complex transactions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in fast-paced environment while meeting strict deadlines.
- Strong understanding of internal controls and financial best practices.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, such as Business Central, with hands-on experience in invoice processing, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, primarily Excel, specializing in data management, analysis, and reporting tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to drive efficiency and accuracy, while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and high standards.
- Proven ability to take ownership of the AP function in a role offering autonomy, demonstrating responsibility, manage high-pressure situations with empathy and patience.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision while also being a collaborative team player.

**What You Can Expect from Us**:
At Olympic, we prioritize your professional development, collaboration, and provide recognition for your contributions, creating a rewarding and energizing workplace. Your success is our success, and we look forward to supporting your career journey.

**Benefits**:

- Health, Vision, and Dental Care
- Paid Time Off
- Yearly Physical Health Benefit
- Training & Development, and Mentoring/Coaching
- Wellness resources (such as standing desks, ping-pong table, on-site kitchen)
- Company Events (such as BBQ, End of the Year Party etc.)
- Business Casual Dress Code

**How to Apply**:
Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have previous experience in HVAC, construction, or other project-based industries, managing complex, high-volume AP functions?
- Do you have 3-5 years of hand-on experience in Accounts Paya