Accounts Payable Process Team Lead

Xplore Inc • Markham, ON

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Xplore Inc. is Canada’s Fibre and 5G broadband company for rural living. Founded in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Xplore has become one of the country’s largest facilities-based telecommunications providers for residential and business customers. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations. Xplore is a portfolio company of Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, a global leader in infrastructure investing with over $80 billion in assets under management. We are seeking an Accounts Payable Process Team Lead based out of Markham, ON. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this role will lead system upgrades, continuous improvement initiatives, change management and adoption of technology and AI enabled tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, controls and service delivery within the Accounts Payable function. This role will also perform and oversee Accounts Payable activities, provides support for vendor and internal AP inquiries and helps ensure timely accurate invoice processing, reconciliations, payment activities, and vendor file maintenance.

Requirements

• Diploma/degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance-related role in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities, support a team environment, and contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technology adoption.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with automation, workflow solutions, or AI-enabled technologies is considered an asset
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset with experience identifying process gaps, recommending solutions, and implementing operational efficiencies
• Well-developed communication skills, attention to detail, aptitude for working with numbers

Responsibilities

• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, testing, and enhancement initiatives, related to Accounts payable, procurement, workflow tools, reporting solutions, or other finance systems and support related change management and user adoption
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce manual effort, strengthen internal controls, and improve service levels across Accounts Payable processes by leveraging technology, automation, reporting tools and AI enabled capabilities
• Code and input incoming invoices into SAP, ensuring accuracy, appropriate documentation, and alignment with established Accounts Payable processes and controls
• Complete cheque requests, EFT and payment proposals as required, and assist with payment processing
• Conduct account reconciliations within established timelines, follow up on discrepancies, and support timely resolution of invoice, statement, credit, return, and vendor account issues
• Serve as the point of contact for Accounts Payable-related questions, vendor inquiries, payment status requests, and internal finance or business partner support needs
• Monitor recurring issues, perform root cause analysis, and AP performance trends, and recommend opportunities to improve cycle times, vendor experience, compliance, and quality of service
• Support Accounts Payable team members with day-to-day tasks, process questions, and adoption of consistent AP practices and technology tools
• Perform other ad-hoc analyses, projects, and duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree