Accounts Payable Team Lead

This role leads day-to-day Accounts Payable and purchasing operations, partnering closely with outsourced teams to ensure a smooth end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process. The Accounts Payable Team Lead manages invoice flow, resolves escalations, supports compliance and governance, and drives continuous process improvement through data-driven insights.

The position also plays a key role in automation oversight, system enhancements, and the onboarding and development of both internal and offshore team members.

• Support daily Accounts Payable and purchasing operations by working with outsourced teams to resolve tickets, manage system workflows, address purchasing issues, and ensure efficient invoice processing across the P2P cycle
• Oversee automation activities, including monitoring, updates, and troubleshooting of RPA processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain AP knowledge resources by updating documentation, communicating system updates or outages, and staying current on system enhancements and process changes
• Assist with supplier onboarding, including catalog and electronic integration setup, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Collaborate with business stakeholders on process improvements, operational changes, and new initiatives
• Support compliance and governance efforts by contributing to audit requirements, monitoring system access, and ensuring adherence to internal controls and policies
• Partner with outsourced AP teams to monitor performance, review quality metrics, identify process gaps, and reinforce best practices
• Analyze key performance indicators such as invoice processing metrics, exception trends, and aging reports, and provide recommendations for improvement
• Manage and resolve escalations from internal stakeholders, vendors, and outsourced teams in a timely and professional manner
• Support reconciliation activities and month-end processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies
• Assist with payment processes in alignment with internal controls and approval requirements
• Work cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, Technology, and vendors to resolve issues and improve processes
• Document processes, maintain training materials, and support onboarding and development of team members
• Lead, coach, and mentor team members, including offshore resources, to drive performance and engagement
• Support ad hoc projects, reporting, and audit-related requests as needed

• Accounting diploma or degree
• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience, including exposure to escalations, KPI tracking, compliance, vendor management, and P2P operations
• Prior team leadership or mentorship experience
• Experience with ERP systems and AP automation platforms (e.g., procurement systems, invoice processing tools, or similar technologies)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively with offshore teams and cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-focused mindset with strong vendor relationship management skills

• Experience with reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI or similar platforms)
• Exposure to full-cycle accounting processes
• Familiarity with workflow tools, automation technologies, or ticketing systems
• Experience working in global or outsourced team environments
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence stakeholders

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, BC.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00/hr.

This is a hybrid position in Vancouver,BC.

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l'acquisition de talents, la chaîne d'approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d'un grand nombre d'entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d'avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l'âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d'ancien combattant, d'un handicap, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.