Position: Accounts Payable (A/P) Supervisor

Location: Burlington, Ontario (Onsite – 4 days per week, Mon-Thurs)

Contract Length: 3-4 months interim (with strong potential to extend/longer term)

Hourly Rate: $50-55/hr

Our client is a well-established Canadian organization that has recently undergone a change in ownership, creating an increased focus on operational efficiency and process improvement within its finance function. They are looking for a strong leader who can bring stability and hands-on execution to their Accounts Payable team during this period of transition.

What You’ll Do (First 3-4 Months)

• Leadership & Stability: Take ownership of the Accounts Payable function, providing a steadying presence while actively leading day-to-day execution.
• System Deployment: Collaborate with consultants to implement Microsoft Business Central workflows, document processes, and ensure integrations are functioning correctly.
• AP Operations Excellence:
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Manage cash requirements listings.
• Prepare EFTs and wire payments for approval.
• Support accruals and general accounting during month-end close.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner across the Finance & Accounting function to reduce silos and ensure AP is fully integrated into broader financial processes.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Microsoft Business Central expertise – required.
• Strong background in complex AP environments (multiple systems, integrations, high invoice volume).
• Previous experience as an AP Supervisor or blended AP/Accounting professional.
• Hands-on knowledge of reconciling supplier statements, cash listing management, EFTs/wires, and month-end accruals.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and stabilize underperforming teams.
• College or university education in accounting/finance.

Candidate Profile

• Hands-on executor who can both lead and roll up their sleeves.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-change environments.
• Detail-oriented, communicative, and able to bring structure to the AP function.

Next Steps:

• We here at Clarity Recruitment would like to thank you for your application
• Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a phone interview

Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify us if you require accommodation in the application process.

Clarity Recruitment helps start-ups and scale-ups build top-performing finance & accounting teams with a structured recruitment process and better results. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

JOB ID#: 3444281