POSITION TITLE: Accounts Payable Manager

POSITION TYPE: Permanent, Full-Time

BRANCH: Calgary, AB

REPORTING TO: Controller

RME (Rocky Mountain Equipment) is a powerful network of agriculture, construction, rental, and recreational markets. As one of Canada’s largest equipment dealers, RME delivers solutions that maximize uptime, productivity, and profitability through expert service, innovative tools, and a customer-centric approach. As Western Canada’s trusted equipment and business partner, RME stands Right by You™, fulfilling our commitment to deliver product and support services for the hardworking families in Western Canada who build our communities and feed the world.

Reporting to the Controller, Accounting Operations, the Accounts Payable Manager is required to oversee the day to day activities of the Accounts Payable department. Responsible for the planning of departmental workload and flow and the disbursement of non-payroll accounts payable to individuals, suppliers, and other entities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities Include: 

• Oversee and coordinate the functions of the Accounts Payable department, which supports RME, Rocky Powersports & Marine, and Rocky Rents.
• Analyze accounts payable operations and identify areas for improvement.
• Adhere to and enforce the policies and procedures for the Accounts Payable department.
• Update training materials and departmental procedures as needed.
• Plan and conduct meetings with AP staff to ensure compliance with established practices.
• Ensure an accurate understanding of company policies in relation to allowances, expenses and direct payments.
• Plan the department's workload and flow.
• Answer queries and complaints from vendors with respect to payment status and diffuse any potential issues.
• Review and investigate invoices and communicate errors to relevant parties and departments.
• Recruit, select and assist with training AP department personnel.
• Codes such items as invoices, cheque requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system where needed.
• Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders. 
• Receives, researches and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons. 
• Assists with the vouchering of invoices as required by volume, available resources, and deadline commitments.
• Review & approve cheque/EFT package documentation to AP balances recorded in the accounting system to create cheques or process EFT payments.
• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of AP automation software
• Performs other duties as required to support Accounting Department.

Job Requirements and Qualifications Include:

• 5+ years of accounts payable and/or general accounting experience.
• A post-secondary degree in business administration or related discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of general accounting principles as they apply to financial statements.
• Ability to read and interpret procedure manuals and reports.
• Strong computer and math skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to analyze and present numerical data in tables, spreadsheets and forms.
• Past supervisory, coaching, or leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Proficient ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with flexible plans to suit your needs, along with an employee RRSP matching plan to all full-time employees. We are committed to empowering and investing in our employees to build and maintain relationships with the communities and businesses we serve, which is why we offer competitive salaries across all positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.