Temporary Accounting Manager (Accounts Payable & Invoice Processing)

About Us 

Owned by members, Calgary Co-op is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America. Our locations in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks and Strathmore include: food centres, pharmacies, gas stations, car washes, commercial cardlocks, home health care centres, wine, spirits and beer locations, and cannabis. We also own and operate Community Natural Foods. With over 440,000 members, 3,850 employees, assets of $627 million and annual sales of $1.2 billion, Calgary Co-op was recognized as one of  Alberta's Top 70 Employers of 2021. For more information please visit our website at www.calgarycoop.com/careers.  

Temporary Accounting Manager Opportunity

Calgary Co-op is currently seeking a professional individual to fill a Temporary Accounting Manager position in our Finance division for a one-year term. Reporting to our Assistant Controller, the Accounting Manager is accountable for all functions and activities relating to the Accounts Payable & Invoice Processing departments, including mentoring and performance development of employees. Additionally, you will be involved in the annual operating budget process, as well as providing assistance with year-end audit and reporting.

Responsibilities:

  1. Direct supervision of the Invoice Processing Department. Responsible for the administration of department receiving processes and records, processing of supplier invoices, maintaining data entry activities and other related duties.
  2. Direct supervision of the Accounts Payable Department. Responsible for the payment of supplier invoices, maintenance of the vendor files, vendor terms administration, supplier reconciliations and correspondence and other related duties.
  3. Maintain strong working relationships with all levels of management within the organization.
  4. Develop, implement, and maintain strong operating controls and policies/procedures/systems relating to the invoice processing and accounts payable functions. Provide training to centre personnel (managers and supervisors) as required.
  5. Maintain balance sheet reconciliations relating to the accounts payable and invoice processing functions.
  6. Preparation of financial analysis and reports relating to the department.
  7. Signing authority for banking transactions.
  8. Assist with completion of the annual operating budget.
  9. Manage the development and implementation of new business processes and systems relating to the department.
  10.  Assist with special projects as required.
  11.  Participate on various committees as required.
  12.  Responsible for all employee relations including staff recruitment, training and development, performance management and expectations, performance reviews, development action plans, discipline, recognition, terminations, administration and enforcement of human resource policies, security, and union contract compliance.
  13. Provide leadership in the areas of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) including participate in OH&S activities, ensuring employees are knowledgeable about and comply with OH&S policies, procedures, and legislation, assist in identifying unhealthy, unsafe situations and ensure corrective action is taken.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A business degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Three (3) years managerial/supervisory experience
  • Advanced computer skills in Excel and Word
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and decision making skills
  • Ability to organize, plan and control with a minimum of supervision

 

Desirable Qualifications

  • CPA designation or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 6 years managerial/supervisory experience
  • Oracle Financial Systems experience
  • Retail industry experience

Benefits & Perks

Working at Calgary Co-op provides opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility, personal growth and challenge and the experience of working for a company that is proud of the communities it serves.

If you possess the above qualifications and have a passion to build your career with a local company and become a valued part of an award-winning business, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and salary expectations.

For more information please visit our career site at www.calgarycoop.com/careers.  

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.