Accounts Payable Manager - Lead & Optimize Payments

Venor; Halifax; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Graybar Canada is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP team at its Halifax head office. The role oversees day-to-day AP operations, while coaching staff, strengthening vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

You will manage high‑volume AP processes across multiple locations, drive process improvements, and support month/year-end close and audits. A hands-on, results‑oriented leader with strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires degree or diploma in Commerce/Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum five years accounts payable experience.
• Minimum two years supervisory experience.
• Experience in high-volume AP within a multi-division/branch environment will be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and engage the accounts payable team to ensure accurate, timely service.
• Oversee full accounts payable cycle: vendor invoices, approvals, payments, reimbursements, and documentation.
• Ensure invoices are reviewed, coded, matched to PO/receiving reports, approved, and paid per policy.
• Manage vendor relationships: respond to inquiries, resolve discrepancies, reconcile statements.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Process improvement

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in Commerce or Business Administration

Job description

Graybar Canada is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP team at its Halifax head office. The role oversees day-to-day AP operations, while coaching staff, strengthening vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

You will manage high‑volume AP processes across multiple locations, drive process improvements, and support month/year-end close and audits. A hands-on, results‑oriented leader with strong communication is essential.