Team Lead – Accounts Payable (18-Month Contract)

Cansel • Burnaby, BC

29d • CA$60,000 - CA$65,000

About The Position

Cansel helps organizations capture, transform, and manage geospatial and field data so they can move information from field to finish faster, with greater accuracy and profitability. Our Finance team plays a critical role in supporting that mission by ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on time, maintaining strong financial controls, and enabling the smooth operation of our business across Canada. We are seeking a Team Lead – Accounts Payable for an 18-month contract. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role is responsible for leading a team of five Accounts Payable Clerks, driving process efficiency, ensuring compliance with company policies, and overseeing the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys improving processes, mentoring team members, and maintaining strong controls within a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes.
• Previous experience in Accounts Payable and accounting functions.
• Experience leading or supervising a team.
• Experience managing high-volume invoice processing environments.
• Hands-on experience with month-end activities, reconciliations, and vendor management.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas.
• Experience processing electronic payments, including EFT, Wire, ACH, and cheque payments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of five Accounts Payable Clerks.
• Review and approve non-PO invoices in Concur.
• Extract and upload Concur invoices into SAP.
• Review and approve new vendor set-ups.
• Manage bi-weekly payment runs.
• Monitor AP aging and resolve outstanding issues.
• Assist the AP team with purchase order invoice processing and postings.
• Build and maintain positive vendor relationships while resolving payment discrepancies.
• Manage AP reporting, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support budgeting activities related to accounts payable.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Oversee vendor onboarding and ensure banking information is validated to mitigate fraud risks.
• Process employee expense reimbursements.
• File 1099 tax forms.
• Reconcile accounts on a monthly basis.
• Perform month end responsibilities for accounts payable.
• Perform month end responsibilities for accounting.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ($60k to $65k) that reflects the value you bring.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• An opportunity to make an impact in a national organization.
• Clear priorities and well-structured workflows.
• A collaborative, supportive, and low-drama team culture.
• The opportunity to lead a high-performing team while driving process improvements.
• A workplace that values ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed