Accounts Payable Supervisor

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Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!​

Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.​

Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.​

We are currently looking for a Plant Controller / Cost Controller to join our team in Decatur, IL.

PURPOSE OF POSITION  

Reporting directly to the VP, Accounting & Administration, the Accounts Payable Supervisor will oversee our organization's accounts payable process. The ideal candidate is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of all invoices and payments, as well as managing vendor relationships and resolving any discrepancies or issues that may arise.

The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, as they will be working closely with both internal departments and external vendors to ensure smooth and efficient payment processing.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES  

Safety:  

• Complies with all Nortrak safety policies and regulations.

Quality:

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Process improvement – identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes, improve efficiency, and reduce errors.
• Help develop and implement new and improve existing procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy of accounts payable processes. 

On-Time Delivery:

• Prepare accounts payable reports when needed and assist with month-end close processes. 
• Oversee the disbursement process and ensures the timeliness of payments.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as finance and purchasing, to streamline invoice approval and payment processes.
• Initiate and review urgent and weekly payment runs.
• Reconcile bank and corporate credit card statements on a monthly basis. 
• Oversee the accounts payable process, including processing invoices, reviewing and reconciling vendor statements, and issuing payments.
• Oversee and issue vendor reconciliations as needed. 
• Ad-hoc tasks or special projects assigned by manager.

People:

• Supervise two full-time accounts payable clerks and provide guidance and support as needed. 
• Develop AP Team through training, feedback and management of day-to-day activities while promoting a collaborative culture. 
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate payment terms.
• Collaborate and communicate with other departments to assist in ensuring the completeness and accuracy of payables.
• Open to new challenges and eager to learn. 

Environmental:  

• Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.

Education:

• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable or related field with some supervisory experience.

Field of Experience: 

• Proven working experience as accounts payable clerk.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in using MS Office standard programmes, e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, OneDrive.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively under pressure.
• Experience with ERP systems – ideally SAP.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with keen attention to detail. 

Physical Demands When at Manufacturing Facilities: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or climbing.
• Must be able to lift or handle up to 25 pounds at times. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional travel may be required which includes walking, standing, sitting and driving from short to long periods of time.

SALARY: 

• $55,000/year - $80,000/year depending on skills and experience. 

Thanks and Best Regards,

Carolyn Wong

Talent Acquisition Specialist

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak

5500 Parkwood Way

• Richmond, BC, V6V2M4
• Direct: (604) 231-3559
• Mobile: (307) 214-0398
• Fax: (604) 273-8927

Email: carolyn.wong@voestalpine.com