Accounts Payable Manager

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever
- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

**Position Summary**:
Responsible for the smooth functioning of the Accounts Payable accounting process, including overseeing a team of Accounts Payable Specialists.

**Responsibilities**:

- Supervise all office activities and monitor workflow.
- Supervise, support, and train the accounts payable staff.
- Organize office operations and procedures; coordinate, evaluate and revise as needed to improve efficiency of workflow.
- Provide support for Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable and Treasury as needed.
- Build working relationships with US equivalent
- Assist in the preparation of budget and monthly financial reporting
- Monitor accounts payable regularly based on aging.
- Oversee weekly payables report prior to check run.
- Monitor manual check registers and end of month payable accruals.
- Regular review and reconciliation of subledger accounts (GR/IR) to validate that payments/clearing documents have been correctly applied to the corresponding accruals and that unapplied accruals/payments remain within acceptable aging tolerances.
- Process expense reports for SG&A.
- Coordinate local efforts for payment runs
- Autonomously troubleshoot complex accounts payable related operations
- Maintain an ongoing and positive contact with key suppliers and internal resources (plant managers)
- Manage month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Coordinate information and documentation for audits.
- Assure internal control policies are adhered to.

**Core Competencies**:

- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong accounting knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Respect and adhere to ethical principles regarding data protection and confidentiality
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Time and stress management
- Team player
- Proactive
- Ability to identify and train
- Proficient with SAP (an asset) as well as Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of Open Text Vendor Invoice Management (an asset)

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field
- 5 to7 years of experience in an Accounts Payable function, reconciling general ledger and preparation of budgets.
- 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

- Extended health and dental coverage
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
- Competitive compensation
- Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match
- Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution match
- Career advancement opportunities.

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.