Team Lead, Accounts Payable

Precision Drilling; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading land drilling contractor in Calgary is seeking a Team Lead, Accounts Payable. This role involves leading AP Analysts, ensuring accurate invoice processing, and maintaining financial compliance. Strong leadership and accounting knowledge are essential. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Suite and SAP systems. This position contributes to a culture focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Generous time off

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and accounting procedures.
• Experience with both Canadian and U.S. tax rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support the AP Analysts.
• Oversee invoice processing for Canadian and U.S. entities.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex AP issues.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Suite

SAP S/4

VIM

Ariba

Job description

Job Title: Team Lead, Accounts Payable

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Working Arrangement: In Office 5 days per week

Precision Drilling is a leading land drilling contractor providing High Performance, High Value services across North America and select international markets. Guided by our Core Values, we’re committed to safe and sustainable operations driven by passionate people. At Precision, we empower our teams to grow, lead, and share our desire to be the best in everything we do.

The Team Lead, Accounts Payable reports to the Manager, Accounts Payable and is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of invoices, while leading a team of AP Analysts in maintaining high operational standards. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding financial integrity and compliance across all Accounts Payable activities.

CULTURE

Precision Drilling fosters a strong safety culture through our Human Organizational Performance (HOP) approach, focusing on learning, communication, and supporting our people. We invest in career growth through continuous training and development, encourage with competitive benefits and generous time off, and foster a team-oriented workplace grounded in integrity and trust. When you join Precision, you join a company that puts people first.

DAY IN THE LIFE

• Lead, mentor, and support the AP Analysts, including training, workload coordination, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee invoice processing for Canadian and U.S. entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex AP issues, including vendor disputes and aged payables, ensuring prompt resolution.
• Collaborate with procurement and receiving teams to resolve purchase order and receipt discrepancies, and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Analyze AP metrics, identify process inefficiencies, and recommend or support automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Proven organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience, with solid knowledge of accounts payable processes, accounting procedures, and related tax rules (Canada and U.S.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and experienced with SAP S/4, VIM, and related business systems; Ariba experience an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, vendors, and leadership.

Drive your career forward with Precision Drilling—apply today and take the lead in shaping the future of energy with a company that values safety, performance, and your potential.