Accounts Payable Team Lead
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Job Location:
Sherbrooke - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Accounts Payable Team Lead is a key member of the Financial and Strategic Services team responsible for overseeing the operations and administration of the Accounts Payable (AP) unit. This position ensures accurate and timely processing of invoices across all departments while supporting staff maintaining strong vendor relationships and upholding financial accuracy and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee daily AP operations troubleshoot issues and escalate complex matters when required
Mentor train and support team members fostering development and professional growth
Coordinate team schedules including vacation and earned days off and provide backup support
Allocate and review tasks and workflows to ensure timely and accurate processing
Support month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes
Assist in preparing working papers for year-end and responding to auditor inquiries
Prepare and organize weekly payment runs and resolve issues promptly
Maintain strong internal controls to prevent fraud and duplicate payments
Ensure invoices are recorded in the correct fiscal periods
Collaborate with business partners to process or accrue invoices
Provide data analysis and guidance to business partners
Support system testing upgrades and enhancements particularly within Oracle Financials
Provide AP and treasury-related advice to internal stakeholders
Build and maintain effective working relationships with departments
Participate in cross-departmental projects and support additional duties as required.
Qualificationsand Skills:
High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five years experience in accounts payable or general accounting
Experience with Oracle Financials (AP modules preferred)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated leadership and coaching ability
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective communication skills for working with internal teams and external vendors
High level of accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong collaborative mindset and willingness to support team members
Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of vision is to become Canadas most livable community where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity respect safety fairness and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County:(depending on position)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
- Retirement and pension programs
- Earned day off program
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development through internal and external training and development opportunities
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive respectful and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Internal Audit
- Vendor Invoices
- Data Entry
- FAA
- General Ledger Accounting
- Finance
- Accounting
- Excel
- ACH
- SOX
- ERP
- Expense Reports
- Financial statement
- Timely payments
About Company
Set in the centre of Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland, Strathcona County is a thriving, successful and vibrant community made up of the urban ar
