At Gap Adventures, we’re dedicated to changing people’s lives through authentic and sustainable adventure travel experiences. We require candidates who are dedicated to leading with service, committed to bringing about meaningful change by doing the right thing and are not afraid of embracing the bizarre. Our employees share the privilege of creating happiness and community with those around them as they seek to improve the world through travel.
Gap Adventures, is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead, coach, develop and motivate a team of 4 to achieve a high level of customer service, whilst ensuring processing efficiencies and standard operating procedures are followed and controls are implemented and documented.
Responsibilities:
* Lead, develop, motivate and monitor team members to achieve their best
* Ensure all department functions are being completed properly, timely, and efficiently
* Strategize and implement systems to optimize efficiencies and minimize risk of errors
* Manage performance reviews, training, and department projects
* Oversee the reconciliation of vendor statements, processing of invoices, preparation of cheques, filing, and communication with customers and suppliers
* Work with finance team members to identify business improvement opportunities
* Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure an efficient and effective audit process
Requirements:
* Completion of a professional Accounting program (CA, CMA, CGA)
* 3+ years people management experience
* 3+ years managerial or supervisory experience in the A/P function
* Strong decision making and problem solving skills with a customer service focus
* Proven project management skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise amongst numerous departments
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organizational skills and ability to handle a high volume work load
* Detail-oriented with a diligence for accuracy, documentation, and structure
* Ability to successfully manage several high-priority and time-sensitive projects simultaneously
* Knowledge of Great Plains, Crystal Reports would be an asset
Please email your resume and cover letter with salary expectations in confidence to employment@gap.ca indicating “Accounts Payable Manager” in the subject line.
*** We thank all candidates for their interest in applying however only those that meet the criteria, can follow the instructions for applying and are selected for an interview will be contacted. ***
Deadline: mar 22 2010
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