Accounts Payable Lead - Hybrid Role, Optimize Payables

Dentons; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Mental health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Fitness subsidy

Parental leave top-up

Mentorship opportunities

Employee networks

Leadership development

Job summary

Dentons Canada is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee day-to-day AP functions, provide hands-on support, and drive continuous improvement across the procure-to-pay process. The role supports month-end close, vendor management, and policy compliance while coordinating with multiple offices in Ottawa, Toronto, or Montreal.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP within a professional services firm, strong Excel and ERP experience, and leadership capabilities for a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounts payable operations, including invoice intake, coding review, approvals follow-up, and payment processing.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Team leadership / mentoring

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Chrome River

3E ERP

AP automation tools

MS Office

Job description

Dentons Canada is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee day-to-day AP functions, provide hands-on support, and drive continuous improvement across the procure-to-pay process. The role supports month-end close, vendor management, and policy compliance while coordinating with multiple offices in Ottawa, Toronto, or Montreal.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP within a professional services firm, strong Excel and ERP experience, and leadership capabilities for a high-volume environment.