Accounts Payable Manager

LOCATION : Barrie, Ontario

WORK ENVIRONMENT : In-Office

TYPE : Permanent, Full-time, Monday-Friday

SUMMARY :

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for areas relating to accounts payable processing and financial reporting. This includes maintaining and complying with accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements preparation.

The Accounts Payable Manager supervises six accounts payable team members and is responsible for managing the team to ensure work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.

This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including accounts payable processing, general ledger preparation, accurate preparation of monthly financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, operational analysis and completion of working papers for branches across North America.

ABOUT YOU :

• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong negotiation skills with ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy
• Strong analytical skills with proven attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Creative problem solving and a positive attitude
• Must be self-directed and have the ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work within a flexible day schedule if required by business needs

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Certification :

• Post-Secondary Advanced Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, a related program OR equivalent experience
• CPA Designation is an asset

Experience :

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite with exceptional Excel skills
• Experience working with a fully integrated ERP system or accounting software
• 5+ years’ experience in a leadership role within a finance team

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Supervise accounts payable associates and provide training to new hires
• Ensure accounts payable team is knowledgeable and adheres to JJE Accounting and Financial policies
• Ensure compliance with invoice approval processes, established procedures and timelines
• Monitor payables.

Liaise with various departments to address approval delays

• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
• Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
• Oversee all AP activity and review work for accuracy, including oversight on payment processing
• Review and sign off on bank reconciliations
• Maintain relationships with vendors by responding timely to queries and escalating as needed to support JJE
• Conduct required month-end tasks including preparation and review of lead sheets, accrual approvals, and expense analysis.

Use judgement to assess results, and identify risks of incomplete or inaccurate information.

• Provide annual performance reviews to the accounts payable team, setting goals and development plans
• Handle personnel issues relating to conflict management, absenteeism and performance issues
• Champion JJE values and foster a strong, positive team environment with the accounts payable team through regular meetings and communications
• Other Accounting assignments as required

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees must :

• work in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation / regulations / safety policies
• r eport any known workplace hazard or safety violations
• cooperate with their workplace’s Safety Committee or health and safety representative
• use any safety equipment, protective devices or clothing required
• n ot remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the Company or by the regulations.

OTHER DETAILS

Work Environment :

Office environment

Supervision of Others :

6 direct reports

Travel Expectations :

0% - 2% - to the Innisfil Branch as needed

WHY WORK AT JJE?

• Talented, dedicated and passionate team to work with
• Exceptional best-in-class products and service offerings for our customers
• Market-competitive compensation package with annual increase opportunities
• Robust Group Benefits that are 100% paid for by the Company inclusive of Health, Dental, Life, Disability and Travel coverage
• Paid Personal Days
• Charitable Giving Program
• Educational Scholarship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer Matching Retirement Savings Plan
• Federally recognized as a certified Employment Equity organization
• Member of multiple provincial safety programs and COR certified
• Our Core People Values : Leadership, Customer Excellence, Integrity, Inspiration, Teamwork, Innovation and Ambition

WHO WE ARE :

As the leading distributor of public works equipment, Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) provides mobile infrastructure-

maintenance equipment to municipalities and contractors across Canada and the US. Through our branch network, we sell, rent, lease, service and support vacuum trucks, refuse & recycling collection vehicles, street sweepers, sewer cleaners, and inspection cameras.

JJE is a dynamic and growing organization, focused on maintaining an employer of choice culture.

We have a stable, team-based, and collaborative work environment that drives our organization to be best-in-class within our industry.

We offer opportunities across Canada and the U.S.

and are committed to providing challenging and rewarding career paths for our employees.

JJE provides very competitive compensation packages, robust group benefits and an opportunity to grow professionally.

JJE is a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we at Joe Johnson Equipment welcome your application.

We encourage applications from all qualified persons, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.

If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodation, please notify HR in advance and we will provide applicable accommodation.