Lead, Accounting Operations Full Time

The Team lead, Accounting Operations is responsible for the lead of the Corporate Accounting Transaction Services Team: accounts payable and accounts receivable. In addition, the Team lead is responsible for sub-ledger management, account reconciliations, A/P and A/R recording, internal and external reporting of these financial transactions.

The Team lead will focus on overseeing day-to-day operations, supervising unionized Accounting Clerks (Grade IV and Grade III), preparing reports relating to weekly payment run, collaborating with approvers across the Company to resolve issues, supporting with reconciliations and complex A/P challenges.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

The Team Lead reports directly to the Supervisor, Accounting Operations. There are 10 positions directly reporting to the role: One MoveUp Grade III Junior Accounting Clerks and Nine MoveUp Grade IV Senior Accounting Clerks.

What you’ll do

• Oversees daily operations of the Accounting Operations Team, including assessing, monitoring, and fulfilling staff requirements. Ensures daily task coverage.
• Conducts performance appraisals including providing accounting staff feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Consults with Human Resources on various MoveUp Union employee related issues as needed.
• Monitors and facilitates efficient processing of accounts payable. Ensures accounts payable payments are sent for approval on a timely and accurate manner.
• Develops and disseminates to the team standard response process for operational issues and monitors compliance.
• Facilitates the checks during weekly payment runs and administers post cheque run processes.
• Prepares weekly AP estimate and forecast reports.
• Manages verbal verification of bank details for new vendor or change thereof.
• Responsible for posting manual match batches relating to wire payments.
• Reviews and posts all batches and adjustments prepared by the accounting staff.
• Oversees remote cheque deposit function and stop payment requests.
• Responsible for the administration of Accounts Payable system (TAC/TAP) setups, issues, and resets.
• Assists with filing and payment of taxes (GST, PST, corporate, payroll).
• Support the month end close of the AP/AR modules and balances the AR/AP sub-ledgers to general ledger monthly. Prepares outstanding and stale-dated cheques reports.
• Reconciles clearing accounts and maintains balance sheet working papers monthly, as assigned.
• Assists with the annual audit as required by preparing working papers and schedules and responding to inquiries.
• Provide back-up for Grade IV clerks and for the cheque run function.
• Contributes to the establishment of policies and procedures for the accounts payable, receivable, and invoicing functions as well as its documentation.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience that includes experience with account reconciliations, managing accounts payable and receivable
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing team members, with a preference for experience with unions
• Knowledge of JD Edwards Enterprise One (ERP) and Business Intelligence or equivalent
• Customer service orientation, self-starter and proactive
• Strong analytical skills to understand large and complex account reconciliations (vendor accounts & GRNI)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Team player with strong abilities in prioritizing multiple tasks and ensuring all deadlines are met
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial practices and procedures
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines
• Understanding of related auditing and IT functions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective listening skills
• Must be able to manage and direct staff in ways that ensure their productivity

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

The estimated salary for this position is $78,400 – $95,700. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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This position is eligible for Canadians of all ages