Accounts Payable Manager Accounting Calgary, AB Description Xylem |zlm| 1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots; 2) a leading global water technology company. Were a global team unified in a common purpose creating advanced technology solutions to the worlds water challenges. Developing new technologies that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. In more than 150 countries, we have strong, long-standing relationships with customers who know us for our powerful combination of leading product brands and applications expertise with a strong focus on developing comprehensive, sustainable solutions. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com If you are excited and passionate about helping us solve water, we want to hear from you Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities Manages AP. Includes, Customer Vendor Relations, and the AP disbursement group which handles all check disbursements, 1099 and other tax related AP matters for ERP system. Manages accounting functions including, accounts payable and project accounting; ensures accuracy and timeliness. Develops, implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines. Manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensures accuracy of financial statements. Enters status change information into project accounting software to ensure employee information is accurate and up to date. Provides accounting assistance to project managers and operations staff; responds to financial questions/concerns to meet business needs. Acts as a liaison between the company, government and external accountants to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes. Selects and hires employees for the groups mentioned above. Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions. Motivates and rewards employees including providing salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines. Prepares and recommends operating and personnel budgets for approval. Monitors spending for adherence to budget, recommends variances as necessary. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities & Education and Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Seven or more years of accounting experience One or more years of leadership experience included Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software Must have large ERP AP system experience, as well as 1099 filing experience Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills Strong interpersonal skills for interacting accountants, clients, and upper management Good communication skills for communicating with support personnel and management Strong analytical and problem solving skills Good presentation skills for educating internal clients on accounting principles Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work