Accounting Operations Supervisor (15 Month Term)

Calgary Airports • Calgary, AB

3d • Hybrid

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 dynamic team where precision meets day-to-day operational accounting work. 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
• 1+ 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree