Accounts Payable Supervisor - Red River Co-op

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We have deep roots in our community. 86 years deep. And through the years we have proven our commitment to our members by making their priorities our priorities.

We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations, feature local products prominently, and most importantly give back to our members through profit sharing.

We look to the past to inform our present core values.

But in this rapidly changing world, our roots ground us so that we can keep pace and innovate. We have grown from one standalone Gas Bar in downtown Winnipeg to an ever-expanding co-operative with 49 gas bar locations, 23 car washes, six cardlocks, nine food stores, two standalone pharmacies and an oil supply centre.

Our fleet of trucks are on the road delivering fuel to farm and commercial accounts in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.

And we just keep growing as we develop fresh, modern ways to deliver premium products with extraordinary customer service.

This role can be just the start of your career as there is ample opportunity for advancement within Red River Co-op. We are a proud member of the Co-operative Retailing System, a vast network of 160 retail Co-ops across western Canada.

The Opportunity :

Red River Co-op is recruiting for the position of Accounts Payable Supervisor at our Home Office located at 10 Prairie Way, in Winnipeg.

This position reports to the Controller.

Essential responsibilities of the position include the following :

• Be a liaison and public relations representative for the Co-op within the communities we serve;
• Plan, organize and manage the day-to-day operations and activities of the accounts payable department;
• Responsible for training and mentoring junior accounting staff;
• Exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters;
• Process bi-weekly EFT payments and cheque runs, ensuring payments are made in a timely manner;
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements the general ledger;
• Review of supplier invoices to ensure that they have been approved in accordance with company policies and procedures;
• Accurate coding of invoices to ensure correct general ledger account;
• Research, reconcile and resolve accounting issues as they arise and ensure account reconciliations are updated;
• Verify the accuracy of employee reimbursement expense and follow up with any discrepancies;
• Liaison with vendors and operations, providing accurate and timely response to their inquiries;
• Maintain and update vendor records, as required;
• Maintain accounts payable policies and procedures, identify and make recommendations on internal financial control processes;
• Assist with other accounting and administration duties as needed or required.

About You :

You have a minimum 5 years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment, with two years of supervising and training staff.

You possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to coach a team to achieve results. You have strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and demonstrate excellent problem-solving and critical thinking.

You are well organized, able to prioritize, set clear goals and devise plans to meet multiple deadlines. You must be able to build and maintain relationships and have the ability to work as part of a team, or independently.

Post-secondary education in accounting would be considered an asset but not required. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel is required.

Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at (204) 631-4600, or or in person at 10 Prairie Way in Winnipeg.

Total Rewards :

Red River Co-op offers a comprehensive total rewards package including group insurance, a strong pension plan, and an employee discount.

Advancement opportunities abound in the Co-operative Retailing System, and we encourage ongoing professional development along with up to 100% reimbursement for post-secondary course work.

Additional details will be shared with candidates as part of the interview process.