Accounts Payable Lead
EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS - EDMONTON
For over 25 years, the mission of Express Employment Professionals has been to help people find jobs and help businesses find the people and human resource services they need. We accomplish this mission through a network of more than 550 employment agencies in the United States, Canada, South Africa, and Australia. Each Express office is locally owned and operated and backed by the expertise and support of an international headquarters. Simply put, Express is large enough to meet your needs, yet small enough to care.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LEAD
Our south-side Edmonton client requires an Accounts Payable staff in providing effective and efficient Accounts Payable services to internal and external customers.
Competencies Required to Succeed
    Problem Solving – the ability to look at situations and barriers to creatively provide solutions that meet the needs of all parties involved.
    Communication Skills – the ability to communicate effectively with internal associates including supervisors and clients.
    Quality of work – maintains high quality of work despite pressing deadlines; does work right the first time; corrects own errors; regularly produces accurate, thorough, professional work.
    Customer Services – listens and responds effectively to customer questions; resolves customer problems to the customer’s satisfaction; respects all internal and external customers
    Teamwork – skilled at building strong team environments
    Multi-Tasking – proven ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and focus on critical issues as they arise while continuing to meet long-term goals.
Responsibilities
    Accurate coding, entry and payment of vendor invoices and expenditures and employee expenses
    Vendor management
    Supply ordering (office supplies, postage by phone, etc.)
    Maintenance of Accounts Payable filing and storage of records
    Monthly reconciliation of vendor accounts
    Month-end Accounts Payable reports and accruals
    Recommendation of Accounts Payable processing improvements/efficiencies; and cost savings
    Special projects as assigned
Education, Knowledge and Experience Required
    Minimum 5 years’ experience, preferably in Accounts Payable
    Previous leading/coaching experience
    Accounting diploma
    High level of accuracy and attention to detail
    Proven organizational skills
    Demonstrated team player abilities
    Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
    Computer:  Intermediate to Advanced Excel, Great Plains would be an asset

Please send your resume to susan.lee@expresspros.com TODAY Only qualified candidates currently living in Edmonton, Alberta, will be contacted.