Accounts Payable Lead — In-Office & Process Champion

Acuren; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Tuition grants

Employee assistance programs

Insurance offerings

Paid time off

Job summary

Acuren in Sherwood Park, AB is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a 5-day in-office team. You will oversee invoice processing, vendor relations, and month-end activities to ensure timely payments and strong controls.

The role requires 5+ years in AP with leadership experience, a finance-related degree, and strong proficiency in accounting software and MS Office. Join our office-based team and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Admin or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable.
• At least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in a publicly traded company is preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the accounts payable team, providing guidance and support to ensure departmental goals are met.
• Develop and implement efficient processes for invoice processing, payment disbursement, and vendor management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline accounts payable processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor and analyze accounts payable metrics to identify areas for optimization and cost savings.
• Act as a liaison between the accounts payable team and external vendors to resolve issues and maintain positive relationships.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and performance.
• Prepare and present reports on accounts payable performance and key metrics to senior management.
• Enhance employee performance quality by setting clear objectives, monitoring progress, providing timely feedback, identifying training needs, coaching and mentoring staff within the department, and participating in annual performance reviews.
• Day to day supervision of staff; managing workloads, vacation coverage, performance and training.
• Share the workload with the team on a daily basis, which involves tasks such as processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies and assisting with month-end closing activities.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for the team and providing backup support for all functions as needed.
• Other work duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Accounts Payable

Process Improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Acuren in Sherwood Park, AB is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a 5-day in-office team. You will oversee invoice processing, vendor relations, and month-end activities to ensure timely payments and strong controls.

The role requires 5+ years in AP with leadership experience, a finance-related degree, and strong proficiency in accounting software and MS Office. Join our office-based team and support continuous improvement initiatives.