Assistant Manager, Accounts Payable

Company Description

Who We Are

With every job, there’s always the question of “why”. Why join a company? Why be part of their mission? Here, the why is easy. It’s because at some point, we’ve all needed someone there for us.

At the OTIP Group of Companies (OGC), we believe that something special happens when employees feel valued for the work they do, supported as the people they are, and included in the very fabric of the organization: they bring their best to work every day. And that's why we mean it when we say we put our people at the centre of everything we do. Join us as we grow our way into a future that reimagines what it means to deliver meaningful benefits support and service.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the Manager, Accounting, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the accounts payable team and full cycle A/P activities, implementing and improving internal controls, and continuous improvement.

The Core Parts Of Your Role Will Be To

• Manages the Accounts Payable team and coordinates full cycle A/P activities for multiple entities to achieve operational efficiency while adhering to the strategy.
• Oversees daily transaction processing to ensure timeliness and accuracy of payments.
• Ensures effectiveness of internal controls to safeguard assets and maintain financial security. This includes overseeing reconciliations, and other control processes, and ensuring that A/P policies and procedures are developed and documented.
• Applies principles and practices to establish a strategic approach to improving operations and productivity. This includes managing processes to support the organization’s strategic direction and communicating, facilitating and supporting necessary changes for continuous improvement.
• Assists with recruiting, selecting and training individuals, communicating strategies and objectives, and providing employees with the necessary resources to perform individual job responsibilities efficiently.
• Leads performance management by setting goals, communicating expectations, providing coaching, training, support and feedback to help employees meet objectives.
• Promotes a collaborative environment while adhering to policies and operating procedures. Resolves operational problems and consults and collaborates with management and other departments, as required.
• Oversight of the corporate credit card program.
• Provides audit and project support, as required.
• Performs other duties within competence, as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Let’s Talk About You:

This is the unique blend of skills and experience we would love to see in an ideal candidate:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Accounts payable.
• 3 years’ experience with general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payable or similar accounting experience is preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a managerial, supervisory or senior administrator role is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of intercompany arrangements.
• Experience with monthly and annual accounts payable reconciliations as they relate to financial statement processes.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications. Knowledge of enterprise accounting software (G/L, A/P, A/R modules) such as Microsoft D365 would be an asset.
• The demonstrated ability to collect, compare and analyze information.
• Superior time management, project management and organizational skills to manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional communication skills and a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to communicate in French is considered an asset.
  
  

We also consider your potential. If you know you have what it takes to do the job, but your experience doesn’t exactly match the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply and provide us with more details about why you think you would be a great fit.

Additional Information

Some Of The Perks We Offer

We offer best-in-class pension and benefits, total reward programs and comprehensive mental wellness supports to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Here are just some of the reasons you’ll love working here:

• Rewarding salary and bonuses that truly value your dedication
• Industry-leading group benefits with 100% premium coverage (excluding LTD) that start on your first day
• Defined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement
• 100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBO courses in Ontario)
• Access to a wealth of learning resources, including LinkedIn Learning for professional development
• Flexible work-from-home and hybrid options
• Unlock your potential with opportunities for advancement
  
  

Let’s work together! If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online.

OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

As a business, we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer, we value what matters most in our workplace. Together, this includes fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are, and our differences are what make us unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.