Accounting Operations Supervisor (15 Month Term)
About The Position
This is a 15-month term position where you will step into a hands-on leadership role overseeing AP operations and supporting AR processes, while also contributing to ongoing improvements, including automation and system enhancements. The Accounting and Finance department is a mix of designated professionals and long-tenured accounting technicians handling full-cycle accounting, including Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities that support the organization’s financial operations. The team is committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity in financial processing and reporting. Work is detail-oriented and deadline-driven, with a strong focus on ensuring invoices, payments, and financial data are processed correctly and on time. The team tends to be more introverted, with a preference for a quiet, focused work environment that allows individuals to concentrate on detailed tasks. Whether working through month-end close or preparing for the annual financial statement audit, the team collaborates to ensure deadlines are met and work is completed accurately.
Requirements
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC
- 6–8 years of accounting experience with a strong focus on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes within a full-cycle accounting environment
- 3+ years of direct people leadership experience managing teams within an accounting or finance environment
- Diploma or degree in Accounting with a CA, CGA, CMA, CPA designation or extensive experience in full-cycle accounting. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of professional experience.
- Experience reviewing and approving AP/AR transactions, payment runs, and accruals for accuracy and completeness
- Experience establishing or maintaining controls, audit procedures, or quality checks over AP and AR subledger transactions
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle), including supporting process improvements or system enhancements
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and French
Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing (PO and non-PO), ensuring invoices are completed accurately and vendors are paid on time
- Review and approve payment registers, ad-hoc payments, and expense reimbursements, ensuring accuracy and completeness prior to final approval
- Establish and maintain audit and quality control processes for AP and AR transactions, identifying errors and ensuring accurate billing, coding, and submission of invoices
- Act as the primary escalation point for invoice processing, payment issues, and collections challenges, providing hands-on troubleshooting support to the team
- Support and implement process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives within AP and AR workflows (e.g., improving efficiency and reducing manual errors)
- Lead and manage a team of accounting technicians, including training, performance management, workload planning, and day-to-day operational support
- Review and validate month-end accruals and balances for receivables and payables, ensuring completeness and accuracy
- Monitor and support Accounts Receivable activities, including reviewing invoicing accuracy, identifying delinquent accounts, and guiding collections strategies
Benefits
- We’ll help you through the RAIC application process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
