Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Accounts Payable, this individual is responsible for directing and governing all corporate Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and internal controls. They develop analytical solutions by reviewing past performance, benchmarking against industry standards, and researching best practices. Key areas of oversight include the corporate credit card program, emergency payments, requisitions, vendor maintenance, and electronic invoice processing. Additionally, this role supervises a team, managing daily operations, ensuring smooth workflows, providing training, and acting as a liaison between the team and management.
What will you do?
- Research and identify industry best practices and assess approaches in other municipalities regarding Accounts Payable operations. Presents information to team members, Manager Corporate Accounts Payable, and Director, Financial Operations
- Analysis of the trends in municipal government and local Issues to communicate process improvement opportunities to Manager, Corporate
- Accounts Payable and Director, Financial Operations
- Using existing software tools to review data to identify weaknesses and trends in compliance of city directives and internal policies
- Analysis and audit of data for preparation of statistical reports for Manager
- Corporate Accounts Payable and Director, Financial Operations
- Monitors monthly processes and reports for fluctuations, changes, and trends
- Conduct in-depth analysis, audits and escalation of inconsistencies in payment methods over multiple platforms (three-way match, NonPO, CCC) throughout the City
- Develops a great understanding of AP and all of its functions, to provide the best advice and knowledge to the team as a subject matter expert
- Develop and refine a solid understanding of the "big picture" of AP and how the team interacts within the city/EPS/EPL, with external parties, and between the individual members of the AP group
- Plan, coordinate, delegate and supervise the work of subordinates. Ensuring deadlines are met and work is performed within established guidelines
- Evaluate subordinates work on the basis of quality and accuracy ensuring the objectives are being met
- University degree in an accounting or finance discipline
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting experience in an office environment
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience in a moderate to large clerical/customer service support-unit
Skills required for success:
- Knowledge and experience in the application of accounting or financial systems that maintain financial data and reporting; advanced Microsoft office and google suite expertise
- Knowledge of financial and auditing controls
- Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail in checking and recording financial transactions
- Strong analytical, problem solving skills and effective communication are expected to resolve operational and business issues
- Ability to prepare a variety of complex and diverse financial reports
- Must have an excellent working knowledge of most City functions and the type of work each department provide
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of subordinates
- Ability to provide mentoring/coaching/leadership and guidance to employees
- Ability to work independently and anticipate potential problems/issues
- Ability to determine when to escalate issues/problems to the Manager
- Ability to provide a sufficient level of technical expertise and knowledge of software applications (SAP, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Gmail)
- Excellent customer service while ensuring adherence to professional standards
- High level of analytical and conceptual skills to Identify and resolve complex financial problems
Work Environment:
- Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.
- The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
- Applicants may be tested
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.
Up to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 18 months in accordance with Article 18.02 of the Collective Agreement
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $40.727 - $51.131 (Hourly); $85,037.98 - $106,761.53 (Annually)
Salary ranges are in the process of being updated in accordance with the recently ratified collective agreement between the City and CSU 52 and will be forthcoming shortly.
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