Supervisor, Accounts Payable

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Accounts Payable, the Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for overseeing activities within the AP function and the day to day delivery of Accounts Payable services, firm-wide, with a team of 6 staff. The AP department processes all AP transactions and processes payments approximating $80-90 million per month.

What you will do

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable, which consists of a team of 6, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments to suppliers
• Motivate staff and assist AP Team to ensure timely processing of invoices
• Responsible for weekly Cheque run, EFT and wire payments for all KPMG entities; ensure transactions are posted on a timely manner
• Ensure the Accounts Payable payment processes have proper controls in place to manage risk
• Responsible for monitoring and reconciling Coupa Okay to Pay emails; investigate and resolve issues to avoid payment delay
• Liaise with Procurement to resolve issues within Coupa; collaborate on system improvements
• Continuously search for opportunities to improve AP processes and reduce rework/manual work
• Provide support to the AP Manager, assist with any other duties or special projects assigned by management
• Follow-up, respond and resolve issues originating from AP queries and escalate as needed
• Ensure corporate policy, procedures and financial internal controls are followed company wide
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with internal and external clientele

What you bring to the role

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a senior/lead role in a large integrated Accounts Payable environment
• Customer focus and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, adaptable and can adjust to new tasks in a rapidly changing and growing environment
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize and multitask to meet time sensitive deadlines
• Must be able to learn quickly, self-starter attitude
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Commitment to delivering quality customer service supported by strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of people and answer queries in a professional manner
• Flexible team player with the ability to function independently while working in a team environment
• Proven ability to accurately handle high volume of transactions, meet deadlines and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Must have at least 3 years work experience in a large computerized AP environment
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Advanced skills with Excel, Outlook, MS office word
• Post-secondary education including knowledge and understanding of basic accounting concepts
• Experience with SAP or Coupa an definite asset

Keys to your success

KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trustand understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here.

This is a hybrid position. #li-hybrid

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.

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