Who We Are:
Established in 1986, Ground Effects has grown to become a multi-faceted supplier of interior and exterior accessory components for the automotive industry. We are a global company, headquartered in Windsor, Ontario.
At GFX, we have created a culture that values long-standing employees and excellence in everything we do. Employees can expect to be a part of a great team that values safety and quality.
Ground Effects is looking for a Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our team in Windsor, Ontario. The Accounts Payable Supervisor will oversee a wide range of duties related to accounts payable for high volume, fast-paced shared services, and is responsible for the daily operation and resolution of more complex account activities. This position provides day-to-day supervision of department employees to ensure that work standards are met within established timelines and ensure adherence to corporate, and statutory reporting regulations. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player with good communication and organizational skills and would be responsible for, but not limited to, the following.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the entire A/P cycle in a timely and organized manner, meeting all required deadlines according to company policy.
- Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
- Ensure accuracy while paying vendor invoices so as to avoid making duplicate payments
- Ensure Good Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) is monitored and cleared on a timely basis.
- Run month end Accounts Payable sub-ledger reports and ensures these reconcile to the general ledger.
- Manage disbursement operations; schedules staff, assigns work, monitors workload and adjusts as needed.
- Review and resolve all unpaid accounts every month and escalate to the manager any such accounts that remain unpaid.
- Carry out other AP tasks such as reconcile accounts with vendors for any discrepancies, problem solve any misapplied payments etc.
- Ensure month end tasks for AP are completed by the second business day of each month and carry out all follow ups required to achieve the above goal including proposing necessary accruals.
- Provides supervision to the accounts payable team
- Collaborate with Leadership to maintain collection and payment goals and general performance levels
- Identify process/efficiency improvements in payables processes and implement changes to optimize capacity of team
- Assist in the establishment of credit terms and evaluate
- Responsible for staffing and training of assigned functional areas
- Ensure team is cross trained and positions have appropriate back-ups
- Conducts assessment of job functions and purpose to ensure staff are properly matched with their position
- Develop, implement and promote staff education opportunities that offer professional development and skill enhancement
- Provide requested documentation to auditors and tax preparers in a timely manner
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
- 3-5 years progressive accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong management, organizational and follow-up skills
- Excellent communications and presentation skills with the ability to communicate to a wide range of audiences from front line employees to corporate accounting and finance executives
- Excellent teamwork and team building skills
- Knowledge of accounting software/systems, budgets and internal controls
- Familiarity with IATF 16949
Please visit our website for more information about Ground Effects www.gfxltd.com
Only the selected candidates will receive a response. Thank you for your interest.
Ground Effects Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
