Manager, Account Payables

At RONA, over 22,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match.

**Our Expectations**:
Reporting to the Director, Account Payables, the Manager, Account Payables is responsible for handling daily operational activities associated with AP team such as processing, reviewing, handling queries and payment to vendor on time.

**Your Role**:

- Ensuring internal controls and processes are adhered to in accordance with company policies.
- Be relied upon as the main point of contact for resolving complex A/P related issues, ensuring compliance with vendor-payment terms.
- Works closely with external departments, other divisions, and vendors to resolve issues and effectively handle customer complaints and ensure timely processing of payments.
- Close monitoring of the A/P Aging, ensuring aged payables are resolved and proper review and reconciliation processes are in place.
- Monitor the overall requests sent to the AP Team to ensure appropriate processing times and resolution of issues.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain documented A/P best practices, identifying inefficiencies/risk and recommending changes to reporting manager.
- Generate financial reports, as required
- Support the finance team to ensure a smooth year end Audit.
- Review journal entries and account reconciliations for completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare journal entries if needed relating to vendor accounts.
- Conduct team meetings to update members on best practices and continuing expectations.
- Perform staff reviews and recommend staff training development within AP team
- On-board and train new team members

**The qualifications we are looking for**:

- A minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in an accounting or financial analysis role
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles
- Key roles in working on transformation and process improvement projects
- Comfortable challenging the status quo. Oriented towards continuous improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced skills in Excel, knowledge of lookups, pivot.
- A minimum of 5+ years of leadership experience with direct report responsibility
- Self-motivated, results-oriented with a focus on delivering high quality work
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and multi-stakeholder collaboration skills
- Ability to work within a high-volume transaction and diverse business environment
- Excellent communication skills - ability to effectively deal with both external and internal stakeholders
- Bilingual (French and English) as this role must communicate with out of province stakeholders.
- Excellent time management skills, flexibility, and an ability to work unsupervised and under pressure.
- Bachelor’s degree in administration, finance, or accounting or equivalent
- CPA designation is an asset

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

- A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
- A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
- A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
- Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
- Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
- Electric car charging stations
- Career growth opportunities within the company
- An inclusive and safe working environment
- Promotion of work-life balance
- An employer that’s involved in the community
- And much more