Summary:
The Accounts Payable Manager leads the accounts payable function and vendor strategy, overseeing internal processes, and controls that ensure spending matches agreed pricing, contracts, and business need. The role owns AP performance and serves as the final control point and escalation contact for vendor and invoice issues before funds are disbursed. The Accounts Payable Manager supervises designated Accounting team members and provides day-to-day guidance, training, and support to ensure consistent, effective service delivery.
About Axis Family Resources Ltd.:
Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia based social services organization operating in fourteen communities throughout the province. As we are actively committed to enhancing safety in the workplace and providing excellent service, we have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003 and COR certification since 2023.
Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners. We encourage promotion from within and invest in our people through ongoing training and career development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and support Accounting team members, including workload distribution, training, mentorship and performance management.
- Serve as the escalation point for complex vendor disputes, exceptions, and policy questions.
- Analyze vendor spending trends across the organization and direct action on savings opportunities.
- Approve new vendor onboarding and periodically review the vendor portfolio.
- Maintain segregation of duties across purchasing, approval, invoicing, and payment, and strengthen controls as required.
- Oversee vendor master data integrity and vendor documentation standards, including contracts, pricing schedules, and payment terms.
- Oversee major recurring accounts
- Direct regular account reviews for billing errors, duplicate charges, inactive accounts, and purchasing consolidation opportunities.
- Identify and manage employee discounts, rebates, preferred pricing, and vendor-sponsored programs, using the organization's purchasing power to add value beyond cost control.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or other related education
- Minimum of five years related accounts payable experience
- An equivalent of education and experience may be considered.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Minimum 2-4 years of supervisory experience
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Quickbooks, and applicable accounting legislation
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with Leadership and vendors
- Clear Criminal Record Check (Agency conducted)
Benefits:
We offer our full-time, and part-time employees (minimum 20 hours per week) the following:
- Competitive Wages
- Yearly Pay Increase
- Three Weeks Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Days
- Life Insurance Policy
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Care
- Reduced Prescription Costs
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Life Insurance Policy
- On the Job Mentoring & Training
- Employee Referral Incentives
- Health & Wellness Initiatives
Pay: $86,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
