Accounts Payable Supervisor

Adecco is currently recruiting for Accounts Payable Supervisor for a 3-month contract with possibility of extension on our Client in Ottawa, ON. The successful candidate must hold a valid Criminal Background Check or be eligible for it. This opportunity will be an on-site role, Monday-Friday during standard operating hours.

The Accounts Payable Supervisor will have the following responsibilities:

• Develops, documents, and implements new work processes, procedures, and methods, and modifies existing ones, for all members of the faculty or service to improve operational efficiency and ensure that financial operations comply with the policies, guidelines and laws

• Develops, implements, and maintains effective communication channels with all members of the faculty or service when it comes to internal financial operations, procedures, and processes to ensure that financial transactions and financial reports are consistent and comprehensive.

• Assigns and supervises work performed by employees reporting to the incumbent to determine priorities and provide guidance in the attainment of individual objectives. Provides coaching and training to employees.

• Oversees financial operations related to the management of supplier accounts under the incumbent’s responsibility and monitors adherence to strict deadlines.

• Approves financial transactions associated with these suppliers to ensure compliance with the financial policies, administrative procedures, and guidelines.

• Supervises and supports all supplier transactions and payments related to month-end and year-end activities ensuring costs are accounted for in the correct periods and calculates and records expense accruals.

• Provides information for audit requests to the Financial Reporting Manager and auditors and meets with them upon request.

The Accounts Payable Supervisor must meet the following qualifications:

• University degree in accounting, finance or business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Minimum five years of demonstrated experience in a similar role

• Professional accounting accreditation an asset

• Knowledge of business administration processes and practices, including financial operations and Accounts Payable

• Knowledge of financial operations principles, internal controls, policies, procedures and practices

• Supervisory experience

• Process improvement experience and lean training is an asset

• Knowledge and experience using computer systems and software such as Windows, financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, the internet, and email

• Bilingualism – English and French (spoken and written)

If you are interested in applying to ourAccounts Payable Supervisor position, please submit your resume as soon as possible by clicking on the 'Apply with Adecco' button.