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Accounts Payable Team Lead (Closed)

About the Opportunity

• Provide training and development to the Accounts Payable team
• Lead the team to be the trust worthy advisors for internal clients
• Help monitor team members’ success and reinforce team cohesion
• Monitor incoming inquiries and ensuring all inquiries are addressed and resolved in a timely fashion
• Review and approve payment runs and check registers before acquiring final approvals
• Become the owner of all Accounts Payable responsibilities
• Lead the team to complete special projects
• Identify opportunities to convert cheque payment methods to electronic methods
• Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements and new technology to drive efficiencies through the streamlining and automating of processes and procedures
• Document and maintain policies and procedures for Accounts Payable;
• Act as a backup for other roles within the finance team as needed
• Use analytical skills and judgment to solve problems and deal with complex issues that require in-depth assessment
• Ensure proper controls, safeguards and segregation of duties are in place
• Review and analyze month-end reconciliations and vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and year-end activities
• Provide assistance to others during absences as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Post-secondary education in accounting related field

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an accounts payable role, professional services experience is considered an asset

• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated team leadership, including performance management

• Proficient knowledge of MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)

• Experience with Thomson Reuter 3E is an asset

• Experience with AMEX @ Work is an asset

• Experience with SAP Concur, ChromeRiver, Ariba or similar AP solutions is an asset

• Excellent client service skills required to build and maintain client relationships

• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Discretion, confidentiality and attention to detail are essential

• A team player who takes initiative and works well independently

• Solid written & verbal communication skills

• Demonstrates excellent client service and ability to anticipate client needs

Salary Range
$80,000 - $85,000/year

How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.