Accounts Payable Team Lead

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our team in North Vancouver, British Columbia. This 6 months contract position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. The ideal candidate will oversee accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance while guiding a dedicated AP team consists of 3 clerks.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support the global accounts payable team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices.

• Review and resolve payment discrepancies, escalating issues when necessary.

• Manage the shared inbox, overseeing team responses and verifying the accuracy of communications.

• Process ad hoc payments, including wire transfers, and ensure payment runs are completed weekly.

• Reconcile vendor accounts and address any outstanding issues or disputes.

• Monitor workflow based on payment terms and manage high-volume invoice processing.

• Perform three-way matching and purchase order verification to ensure compliance.

• Initiate payroll payments and handle multicurrency transactions, including Mexican pesos.

• Conduct regular reviews of team performance, providing feedback and implementing improvements.

• Collaborate with other departments to address cross-functional accounts payable queries.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in full cycle accounts payable with minimum 1 year in leadership position.

• Proficiency in accounting software systems and familiarity with account coding.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and correct discrepancies.

• Effective communication skills to ensure clear reporting and calm issue resolution.

• Demonstrated accountability and reliability in managing financial processes.

• Experience with high-volume payment processing and vendor management.

• Knowledge of multicurrency transactions and reconciliation.

• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and in-office tasks.

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