Transdev Canada is hiring an Accounts Payable Supervisor for our Calgary location.
As an Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will play a vital role in managing and processing all aspects of the accounts payable function. This is a full-time, temporary in-office position.
Key Responsibilities
System Stability & Process Control
- Maintain stability and accuracy of AP systems, interfaces, approval workflows, and integrations.
- Monitor AP automation performance (OCR, 3‑way match, invoice queue, exception handling) and implement corrective actions. Communicate impact of performance issues to stakeholders and keep them abreast on timing.
- Ensure proper user access management, audit compliance, and system documentation.
- Partner with IT and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize workflows, and plan for upgrades or enhancements.
- Support ERP / AP system testing during upgrades, new implementations, and configuration changes.
Operational Execution
Oversee full‑cycle AP processing to ensure invoices are approved and paid accurately and on time.Coordinate twice weekly payment runs, aligning with vendor terms and cash flow priorities.Administer manual payments such as wires, as required.Oversee the vendor maintenance process including new vendor setup, modifications and terminations.Track payment schedules, monitor backlog, and elevate bottlenecks impacting payment timeliness.Review and approve AP payment batches, reconciliations, vendor account adjustments and vendor reconciliations.Manage resolution of escalated vendor inquiries, disputes, and payment discrepancies.Controls, Compliance & Reporting
Enforce adherence to internal controls, approval policies, and audit requirements.Support month‑end close with accruals, aging reconciliations, and AP reporting.Maintain compliance with tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements (e.g. internal control reporting, GST, PST, etc.).Prepare and present KPIs related to invoice throughput, payment timeliness, and exceptions.Leadership & Continuous Improvement
Direct work within the team to meet the evolving needs of the organization.Supervise AP staff, providing training, performance feedback, and cross‑functional support.Identify and implement process improvements that enhance reliability, accuracy, and automation.Develop standard operating procedures and knowledge base documentation for AP team and system users.The Perks
Competitive salary pay between $75,000 and $85,000.Opportunities for career advancement due to a strong presence across North America.A supportive and collaborative work environment.The ability to have a positive social impact by being part of a team focused on sustainable mobility solutions.Join a Group committed to encouraging diversity and employee development.Your Profile
Diploma / Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).3–5+ years of AP experience with exposure to mid / large ERP environments.Experience with AP automation tools, workflow platforms, and ERP systems (experience with Microsoft D365 is an asset).Strong understanding of payment terms, cash disbursements, and financial controls.Ability to work in high‑volume environments with competing deadlines.Strong technical troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP).Key Competencies
Systems & Process OrientationVendor & Stakeholder ManagementAnalytical & Problem‑Solving SkillsTime Management & PrioritizationAccuracy & AccountabilityContinuous Improvement MindsetYour location
This is a full‑time, 15‑month term position, in‑office.Average schedule of 40 hours per week Monday – Friday.#J-18808-Ljbffr