THE OPPORTUNITY

BBE seeks an experienced Accounts Receivable Team Lead to join our Accounting team. This role is ideal for a seasoned AR professional with supervisory experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who takes pride in building efficient, professional processes.

The Accounts Receivable Team Lead will oversee day-to-day accounts receivable operations, ensure timely and accurate collections, and provide leadership to the AR team. This role requires a strong balance of hands-on AR expertise, people leadership, and professional communication with both internal teams and external clients (75% hands-on, and 25% supervising).

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

Founded in 1977, BBE Expediting Ltd. (BBE) leverages its deep northern roots and over four decades of global logistics expertise to simplify complex supply chain logistics. As a versatile and client-focused company, BBE offers a range of tailored solutions to meet clients' needs.

What sets BBE apart from other supply chain organizations is our unwavering passion for logistics and love of partnerships - the driving force behind our commitment to excellence. We take pride in tackling prominent challenges and mastering the tiny details that significantly impact us.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively participate in BBE’s QHSERT programs and systems.

• Supervise and mentor the accounts receivable team, providing guidance and support.

• Perform and oversee the following end-to-end AR cycle, including:

  • • Invoicing
    • Cash applications
    • GL account reconciliations and journal entries
    • Collections

• Monitor aging reports and implement strategies to reduce overdue balances.

• Act as the primary point of contact for escalated AR matters.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, etc.) to resolve billing and payment issues.

• Generate and present AR performance reports to senior and executive leadership teams.

• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards

• Provide financial data and analysis to support strategic decisions.

• Drive process implementations to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the AR function

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounts receivable experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of AR processes.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Professional communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with clients and executives.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Highly proficient in MS Office.
• Experience with MS Dynamics NAV is an asset.

WHY JOIN US

• Competitive salary and comprehensive employer-paid benefits package.
• Matching RRSP program
• Professional, supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Be a part of a company that values integrity, safety, adaptability, team and service.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE HIRING PROCESS

We respect your time and value transparency. Here is a general idea of what our hiring process is like:

• Intro call with our talent team (20 minutes approximately).
• Interview with hiring team (60 minutes approximately)
• 2nd and final interview – informal (60 minutes approximately).
• Offer and onboarding

Please note: this is subject to change at any point in the recruitment process based on the needs of the business.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request. BBE Expediting is committed to having our team reflect on the communities we serve and actively welcomes applicants from diverse and equity-seeking backgrounds. I appreciate your interest, but only those people chosen for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

BBE’s Edmonton, located at Edmonton International Airport, is situated on Treaty Six Territory, where we are proud to be. Treaty Six Territory is the Metis Homeland and Metis Nation of Alberta Region Four. It is also the gathering place and travelling route of the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Metis, Dene, and Nakota Sioux. BBE is proudly committed to commercial partnerships with local and Indigenous businesses, which support access to local enterprise in regions where we operate, and to see these efforts' economic and social benefits.