Accounts Payable Supervisor

Mircom Technologies

  • Vaughan, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Accounts Payable Supervisor - Vaughan, ONFounded in 1991, the Mircom Group of Companies is North America’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of intelligent building and life safety solutions. Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, our portfolio includes: fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.Mircom’s mission is to save lives and protect property by providing a line-up of innovative and advanced solutions which are scalable to satisfy diverse user demands, from small buildings to the largest complexes. Our unwavering commitment to North American manufacturing enables us to offer the highest quality and best competitive value across our vast range of products and solutions.Summary:The Accounts Payable Supervisor will perform accounting/supervisory tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processes of the Accounts Payable Department.Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for handling day to day operational activities associated with AP team such as processing, reviewing, handling queries and payment to vendor on time.
  • Be relied upon as the main point of contact for resolving complex A/P related issues, ensuring compliance with vendor-payment terms.
  • Works closely with externals departments, other branches, and vendors to resolve issues and effectively handling customer complaints and ensure timely processing of payments.
  • Close monitoring of the A/P Aging, ensuring aged payables are resolved and proper review and reconciliation processes are in place.
  • Monitor the AP Mailboxes to ensure appropriate processing times and resolution of issues.
  • Maintain documented A/P best practices, identifying inefficiencies/risk and recommending changes/placing controls for review to reporting manager.
  • Conduct team meetings to update members on best practices and continuing expectations.
  • Review and consolidates team metrics monthly and ensures a robust backup system is in place.
  • Support the finance team to ensure a smooth year end Audit.
  • Review journal entries and account reconciliations for completeness and accuracy.
  • Ensure that reconciling items are identified and resolved on a timely basis.
  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for other complex accounting areas.
  • Work with business partners on those complex areas.
  • Develop strategies to promote team member adherence to company regulations and performance goals.
  • Perform staff reviews and recommends staff training development.
  • Work with IT to enhance the system and other parties to resolve technical issues.
Requirements and Skills:
  • 5 - 10 years accounts payable experience
  • Post-secondary education preferably in Business or Accounting
  • CPA Designation is desirable
  • Advanced skills in Excel
  • Strong knowledge of accounting and/or accounts payable principals
  • Proficient with data entry with good attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent time-management and organizational skills
  • Supervisory experience
  • Excellent communication skills – ability to effectively deal with both external and internal customers
  • Able to work overtime as required
What Mircom Offers:
  • A great working environment with opportunities for advancement
  • Competitive salary
  • Group Insurance benefits
  • Company RRSP program
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.Mircom Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of cultural background, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Mircom is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals with disabilities in a respectful and dignified manner. Accommodations will be made available, upon request, to applicants who have specialized needs throughout the recruitment process.

Mircom Technologies