Accounts Payable Supervisor

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Li-Cycle is solving the global end-of-life lithium battery problem to help power our electric future. Our goal is to recover critical materials from lithium-ion batteries and introduce them back into the supply chain as a sustainable and circular product. We work every day to make this vision a reality. Our team is growing, and we are looking for passionate, creative people, who want to join us as we build a better tomorrow. If you are looking for a purpose-driven company where curiosity and innovation are valued, Li-Cycle is the place for you!

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Supervisor will play a key role in a dynamic and committed team, where everyone's contribution has a direct impact on the success of the company. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Accounts Payable, and based in our corporate headquarters, the Accounts Payable Supervisor will manage three direct reports and have the following ongoing general responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Supervisor will lead and own all aspects of Accounts Payable including the following:

• Complete full cycle accounts payable processing, including receiving and verifying invoices against contracts and purchase orders, obtaining authorization, matching, coding & posting vendor invoices and processing payments

• Credit card reconciliation

• Review and analyze expense reports and process report for payment

• Reconcile vendor statements and follow-up on past due payables for approval / resolving issues

• Correspond with vendors for invoice discrepancies. Have invoices revised or receive credits; respond to other inquiries

• HST return filing

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Month-end closing responsibilities:

• Fully participate & own the month-end closing activities related to AP and proper cut-off of expenses including making recommendations for expense accruals and matching in the correct period
• Undertake projects in the Finance Department as assigned, and participate fully in year-end audit activities

Other related duties:

• Undertake projects in the Finance Department as assigned, and participate fully in year-end audit activities

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration

• 3+ years of AP experience within both manufacturing and/or construction environments.

• NetSuite experience within the Accounts Payables module of the software an asset

• Must have experience with US Accounts Payables and associated taxes and compliance

• Ability to work independently with a high level of acumen & communication skills

• Intermediate Excel skills required, proficient in the other Microsoft Office applications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining financial records and following company guidelines and procedures

• Adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment, being able to meet deadlines consistently

Core Competencies:

• High-level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Proactive self-starter with an 'owner's mindset'; requires minimal direct supervision

• Consistently delivers quality work on time, with a strong attention to detail

• Strong analytical, negotiation and creative problem-solving skills

• High degree of time management

• Exceptional oral communication, writing and editing skills

• Maintains strict confidentiality and discretion with respect sensitive information