Accounts Payable Lead

**Position Job Title: Accounts Payable Lead**
**Location: New Westminster, BC**
**Reports To: Senior Accountant**
** Salaried**
**Work Type: On-site**
**Salary Range: 45K - 55K annually**
**Preference: Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365**

**JOB SUMMARY**

The purpose of the Accounts Payable Lead position is to support the efficient operation of the Finance department by completing basic day-to-day accounting functions. Under general supervision, the Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for the timely and accurate review and data entry of invoices, payments, and vendor accounts in addition to completion of routine accounting activities and the preparation of various reports.

**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**

***The Accounts Payable Lead will at various times be responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the Company.
- Performing day-to-day administration functions related to student disbursement and Accounts Payable
- Printing and mailing out cheques to vendors or campuses and filing supporting documents
- Completing entry of data into accounting system on a daily basis
- Maintaining a control log on cheques issued
- Coordinating with campuses on reconciling differences
- Following up with Financial Administrators to question any discrepancies in reports and to ensure data is accurate
- Monitoring business related financial transactions to ensure timely and accurate postings and recordkeeping
- Keeping up to date with filing
- Assisting the Accounting team with a variety of duties as required and providing administrative support to all members of the Accounting department
- Performing routine clerical duties in various administrative functions that required in accounting department
- Assisting with special projects when required
- Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Entering vendor invoice accurately to ensure proper coding and approval is met
- Ensure all payment requests are addressed to ensure all vendors are paid on a timely and accurate manner
- Lead and support Accounts Payable team throughout the AP cycle and review work productivity for completeness and accuracy
- Regularly provide an analysis of Accounts Payable subledger to Senior Accountant and Controller
- Investigate any discrepancies in vendor accounts and AP subledger and provide solutions to the AP team
- Creation and additional development of supporting packages, reports and processes to increase team efficiencies
- Management of CAD and USD invoices to ensure appropriate and optimal exchange rates
- Work and communicate with other departments to work together to solve various issues that may arise

**POSITION REQUIREMENT**

To be successful in the Accounts Payable Lead position, individuals must be committed to developing, maintaining and demonstrating the following:
Education and Experience:

- Basic accounting knowledge gained by completing introductory accounting courses
- One to three years of accounts payable experience required
- Certificate/diploma in accounting or finance preferred

Skills and Abilities:

- Understanding of basic accounting principles and practices
- Strong computer keyboarding/number entry skills
- Working knowledge of MS Office including Excel, Word, Outlook
- Ability to use various office equipment including fax and photocopy machines
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task
- Ability to work independently with general supervision
- Good judgment and ability to prioritize assignments
- Ability to exhibit a professional attitude and image with a commitment to quality service
- Ability to exhibit strong leadership skills; must have the ability to support and coach team members.
- Strong problem-solving and attention to detail skills
- Strong communication skills
- Has intellectual curiosity and critical thinking ability.
- Demonstrates superior self-organization skills.
- Excellent judgment, problem solving skills with ability to make appropriate decisions
- Commitment to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage workload and thrive in a fast paced environment