Accounts Payable Lead

Dentons•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$75,000 - CA$85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounts payable function to ensure invoices, employee expenses, and vendor payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and internal controls. This role provides hands-on operational support while leading workflow coordination, issue resolution, vendor management, and continuous improvement across the procure-to-pay process. The Accounts Payable Lead works closely with Accounts Payable team and business stakeholders to maintain service levels, support month-end activities, and strengthen compliance and process effectiveness. This role is a hybrid role requiring some in office presence every week.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in in a high volume environment, preferably within a professional services firm.
Strong working knowledge of accounts payable processes, internal controls, invoice lifecycle management, and payment operations.
Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and audit requests.
Strong proficiency with ERP systems and accounts payable automation tools, experience with 3E an asset.
Strong proficiency with MS Office, especially with Excel (e.g. lookups, pivot tables, text functions).
Strong proficiency with T&E and invoice management software, experience with Chrome River an asset
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal abilities.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to lead by example and provide practical guidance to team members.
Ability to identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement.
Proactive mindset with the ability to demonstrate initiative.
A team player with a positive outlook.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a lead, senior, or supervisory accounts payable role preferred.
Prior experience in a multi-entity or share service environment an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily accounts payable operations, including invoice intake, coding review, approvals follow-up, payment processing, and exception handling.
Ensure vendor invoices, employee expense claims, and payment requests are processed accurately and within established service level targets.
Review and monitor payment runs to ensure timely disbursements and compliance with approved payment terms.
Act as the primary escalation point for complex vendor inquiries, payment discrepancies, aged items, and unresolved exceptions.
Maintain the integrity of vendor master data, including banking details, tax information, and onboarding documentation.
Support month-end and year-end close activities by preparing reconciliations, accrual support, and accounts payable reporting.
Monitor accounts payable aging and open items, investigate unusual balances, and drive timely resolution.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, approval authorities, audit requirements, and relevant tax or statutory obligations.
Partner with Finance and other Business teams to improve workflow efficiency, and support operational needs.
Develop, document, and maintain accounts payable procedures and process guides.
Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and reporting enhancements to improve accuracy, cycle time, and user experience.
Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and work allocation for accounts payable team members, helping to build capability and ensure business continuity.