: Team Lead, Accounts Payable (18-Month Contract)

We're Hiring: Team Lead, Accounts Payable (18-Month Contract) | Cansel Group

Cansel Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join our Finance team on an 18-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing teams, driving process improvements, and overseeing a high-volume Accounts Payable function.

Location: British Columbia (preferred)

Start Date: August 17, 2026

Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000

About the Role

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Accounts Payable Manager will lead a team of five Accounts Payable Clerks and oversee the daily operations of the Accounts Payable department. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical AP expertise with a supportive leadership style and a commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, mentor, and support a team of 5 Accounts Payable Clerks
• Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable operations and workload distribution
• Provide guidance on complex AP transactions and escalations
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented team culture
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies

Accounts Payable Operations

• Oversee high-volume invoice processing and payment activities
• Review and approve non-PO invoices in Concur
• Extract and load invoices from Concur into SAP
• Review and approve new vendor setups
• Run bi-weekly payment runs
• Monitor AP aging and vendor balances
• Manage vendor onboarding and banking verification processes
• Resolve vendor inquiries and payment discrepancies
• Process employee expense claims
• Produce AP metrics, KPI reporting, and management reports
• Support internal and external audit requirements

Month-End Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities and reconciliations
• Review AP-related GL accounts and operating expense accounts
• Post recurring invoices and review journal entries
• Review AP wage and professional services postings
• Maintain fleet-related accounting records
• Monitor outstanding corporate credit cards and follow up with users
• Assist with the preparation of GP files and month-end reporting requirements

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of people management experience
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing Accounts Payable staff
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes
• Experience in accounting and Accounts Payable functions
• Experience managing high-volume invoice processing environments
• Experience with month-end close processes, reconciliations, and vendor management
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is strongly preferred (other ERP experience will also be considered)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and reporting
• Experience with EFT, Wire, ACH, and cheque payments
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on operational support

Interested?

If you're an experienced AP professional who enjoys leading teams and making an impact, I'd love to hear from you.

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