Supervisor, Accounts Payable - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Reference Number: 10013Department: FinanceLocation: Halifax, Nova Scotia CanadaType of Employment: Temporary, Full-time (19-month term)Date Posted: June 14, 2022Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to fill the position of Supervisor Accounts Payable .Note: This is a term position for approximately 19 months.Accountabilities:In this fast-paced, high volume environment, reporting to the Manager, Accounts Payable, you will be responsible for assisting with the workflow of the Accounts Payable department by providing day-to-day leadership to the Accounts Payable Team, while also working with Senior Management, Procurement, Treasury Department, Internal Audit, Human Resources, as well as fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Leadership expectations include motivating the AP Team to optimal performance while increasing efficiencies, participate in weekly team meetings, providing regular feedback to direct reports, conducting performance evaluations, and responsible for recruitment process for any vacancies that occur. You will be responsible for assisting with the Full Accounts Payable cycle for the Emera Group of Companies (currently 12 companies in total, both Canadian and US Companies), assisting with month-end close for all companies, to ensure process and procedures are followed, and reconciliation of monthly credit card transactions. You will act as back up for the Manager, Accounts Payable when they are not in office.You will maintain customer relationships with suppliers and employees by providing requested A/P information to a variety of internal and external resources. You will enter and upload payments to banking platforms as required, and review the weekly cheque run. You will be responsible to meet monthly closing and reporting deadlines on a regular basis. You will also be responsible for annual issuing/submission of T4A (Canadian) and 1099 (United States) government forms.When required, you are willing to accommodate flexible working hours.You will be responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.Skills, Capabilities and Experience:

• A recognized Business Administration or Accounting certificate with experience in Accounts Payable and preferably 3 years Supervisory experience (preferably of a small to medium sized team).
• Ability to Lead and Motivate a team to achieve desired results, while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Performance Management skills – providing feedback, setting goals, performance reviews
• You are a supportive team player and possess strong interpersonal skills with a high level of confidentiality
• You are energetic, enthusiastic, a problem-solver and possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in full AP Cycle – from invoice entry (understanding of HST/GST, holdbacks (including lien search requirements), and with-holding tax) to initiating & processing payments. Experience in both Canadian and US Payables is required.
• Experience in full Procure to Pay Process – understanding of Purchase Orders and Receiving process.
• Experience in Electronic payments (Wires, EFT, ACH) and working with banking platforms.
• Demonstrated process improvement mindset which relates to increasing efficiencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with ability to work independently under tight deadlines
• You pay high attention to detail with a high accuracy level with the ability to complete multiple tasks in a timely manner ensuring you achieve results.
• Ability to foster working relationships with internal and external customers, and you anticipate the needs of your customers and initiate accordingly.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite of software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint in particular).
• Previous Oracle Financial experience would be considered an asset
• Familiarity with procurement policies and procedures

At Nova Scotia Power, our employees are our greatest strength. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. As the ideal candidate, you contribute to a workplace where everybody goes home safe and believe that nothing is more important than the safety and health our employees. You demonstrate integrity with a high standard of work performance for yourself and your team and drive operational excellence for our customers. You encourage your team members to share new ideas and foster a flexible work environment where change is accepted as the norm. You help team members understand how their work relates to business goals and support the growth and development of your team, all while demonstrating respectful inclusive behavior in a productive work environment.Reports to: Manager Account PayableForm of Application: Click the APPLY button at the end of the online job posting. Complete all required information fields and copy and paste your covering letter and resume into the online form.Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than June 21, 2022. Late applications may not receive considerationRecruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.In accordance with Emera’s occupational health and safety program and the Emera Vaccine Program, subject to any approved accommodation, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For clarity, “fully vaccinated” means 14 days since having the number of doses or combination of doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada or local public health agencies in the jurisdiction in which they will be employed.At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the on-line application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.If you are selected for an interview and require a specific accommodation, please advise our Talent Acquisition team and we will support you with the recruitment process.Quick Apply

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