JOB SUMMARY: Oversees the financial transactions related to accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in processing payments and collections. This role involves managing a team, implementing processes, and maintaining financial records. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the financial health of the organization. Responsibilities and duties for both US and Canada Companies.
This role will require managing the AR/AP teams and ensuring month end guidelines can be achieved. At times this will require being hands on and assisting where needed. Experience in excel required. Experience with SAP Business One considered an asset.
Guide AP/AR staff, including delegating tasks, monitoring performance, and providing training.
Develop and implement efficient workflows for accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including ledgers, journals, and reports.
Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Generate regular reports on AP/AR activities, such as aging reports, and provide analysis to management.
Responsible of pulling any reports needed by management or other stakeholders in the organization.
Maintain positive relationships with vendors and customers, addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting policies and regulations.
Monitor and reporting on cash flows while ensuring payments are being processed timely.
Direct communication to employees regarding credit card balances by monitoring credit card portals. Opportunity to work with team regarding expense management.
Work with team to ensure tight month end deadlines are met and responsible for accruals to capture any unentered invoices.
Contribute to the preparation of cash flow reporting and financial forecasts.
Other duties as required as per management team.
Utilize accounting software and systems to streamline workflows and improve accuracy. Troubleshoot issues and lag points and work with team to find solutions that reduce inefficiencies and allow for streamlined processes.