Lead, AP Payments

at  The Boyd Group Inc

WE PUT OUR TEAM MEMBERS FIRST. YOU’LL RECEIVE A GREAT SALARY AND BENEFITS, AND EXPERIENCE THE SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITY YOU DESERVE. YOU’RE EMPOWERED TO MAKE DECISIONS. YOU CONTROL YOUR FUTURE.

Job Description:
The mission is to supervise an appointed section of the A/P department in order to ensure accuracy and compliance of payment with established deadlines. Additionally, the Lead is required to respond to inquiries relating to payables, train staff and ad hoc analysis as required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Completion of post secondary education
• Has supervised staff

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Good knowledge of accounting is an asset
• Thoroughly understands reconciliation process and has experience reconciling
• Excellent Excel Skills and easily adapts to new software.
• Can communicate effectively with stores and vendors
• Self motivated with proven reliability
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proven critical thinking ability
• Strong prioritization skills
• Strong planning skills
• Ability to multi-task in dealing with challenges across independent and distinct business areas

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of Great Plains and/or Workday would be an asset.
  Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job

• Ensure that the department is on track with all duties & deadlines.
• Review checklists and reconciliations to ensure that Analysts are performing duties as required and point out problems/inconsistencies to Analysts in a timely fashion
• Train Analysts on proper process and procedure
• Adherence to all policies & procedures and reporting of any suspected fraudulent activity to a senior employee.
• Assist in issue resolution which Analysts are unable to resolve themselves
• Contribute to or support current and future projects
• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives
• Other duties as assigned