Accounts Payable Supervisor

Since 1956, Sunrise Soya Foods has been trusted by generations to produce healthy and delicious soy products. As Canada’s leading tofu manufacturer, we are dedicated in our commitment to putting Goodness First® behind everything that we do. From our products to our workplace, we adhere to our values of: Customer Focus, Honesty and Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Corporate Citizenship.

POSITION SUMMARY

We have an immediate opportunity for an Accounts Payable Supervisor. This role will report to the Controller and supervise one Accounts Payable Associate. Primary duties are managing invoice processing, overseeing vendor payments and employee expenses reports and supporting periodic closing.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and maintain accurate vendor master record in the ERP

• Respond to vendor inquiries professionally and resolve payment disputes and discrepancies

• Manage invoice processing

• Schedule and process payments in the ERP and online banking

• Ensure compliance and that control policies are followed to prevent duplicate or fraudulent payments

• Help reconcile AP, prepayment and accruals sub-ledgers to general ledgers

• Prepare AP aging reports

• Contribute to accounting process improvements (e.g. AP paperless and process automation)

• Provide coverage for the other accounts payable staff during absences

• Support other AP-related projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for details-orientated and responsible candidates with a can-do attitude and team-player mentality.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• An associate degree or post-secondary diploma with significant relevant experience may be accepted.

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience

• 2+ years full-cycle accounts payable experience using a large ERP

• Experience managing high-volume invoice processing

• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting

• Experience in manufacturing industry is a plus

Skills:

A strong understanding of:

• Accounts payable processes

• Three-way matching (purchase order, order receipt, invoice)

• General accounting principles

• Vendor management

• Internal controls and compliance

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.

• Experience with ERPs such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Workday, or Sage.

• Strong oral and written communication

• Ability to work effectively with vendors and internal departments

• Excellent customer service mindset

• Ability to explain financial procedures clearly

• Self-driven, with excellent time management and organization skills.

• Attention to detail

• A fast learner with good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Why work with us?

• Annual incentive plan

• Growth and advancement opportunities

• Company Events

• Flexible Schedule

• Life Insurance

• Vision Care/ Dental Care/Extended Health Care on completion of Probation

LOCATION

This position is on site and will be located at 729 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC.