Supervisor, Accounts Payable

Accounting Supervisor

Responsible for the Accounts Payable team and Full-Cycle Accounts Payable processing including examining, verifying and reconciling a variety of transactions, as well as forecasting cashflow and tracking performance to that forecast.

Performance Expectations

• Supervision of the Accounts Payable team 
• Research, resolve, and communication any discrepancies or outstanding balances on vendor accounts 
• Reconcile monthly statements
• Liason with other departments as necessary.
• Implements and maintains systems, procedures, and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines 
• Manages monthly closing process for AP including accruals
• Maintains AP files and year-end files 
• Participates in Weekly/Monthly/Annual forecasting process
  
   

Credentials

• A degree in Accounting is preferred, 
• Suitable for CPA students
• A minimum of five years’ experience or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Characteristics

• Must strive in working in a high volume and inventory-intensive environment 
• Possess a thorough understanding of a three-way matching system (purchase order, receiving, and packing list) 
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and account reconciliation skills.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, Internet savvy and 10-key proficient.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner.
• Ability to work with vendors and employees at all levels of the organization promptly and professionally.
• Knowledge and ability to place a high emphasis and maintain controls’ surrounding financial reporting as it pertains to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures) and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Ability to exercise good judgment; makes decisions in logical and rational manner; demonstrates “common sense", practical and stays cool under pressure.
• Ability to gather facts, analyze problems in depth and break down into components.
• Organized with strong sense of priority and commitment to deadlines.
• Maintains a “take charge" attitude; is persistent and tenacious; drives to accomplish objectives; influences others by instilling excitement and a sense of urgency; is proactive and demonstrates willingness to “roll up the sleeves" as necessary; assertive, but not abrasive.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Ability to multitask, adapt to and operate in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Creative; generates new approaches to problems, demonstrates imagination.
• High integrity and work ethic

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel 
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Skyjack

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry. 

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry. 

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.­

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request