Job Description

The Accounts Payable Team Lead is a key member of the Financial and Strategic Services team responsible for overseeing the operations and administration of the Accounts Payable (AP) unit. This position ensures accurate and timely processing of invoices across all departments, while supporting staff, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and upholding financial accuracy and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily AP operations, troubleshoot issues, and escalate complex matters when required

• Mentor, train, and support team members, fostering development and professional growth

• Coordinate team schedules, including vacation and earned days off, and provide backup support

• Allocate and review tasks and workflows to ensure timely and accurate processing

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

• Assist in preparing working papers for year-end and responding to auditor inquiries

• Prepare and organize weekly payment runs and resolve issues promptly

• Maintain strong internal controls to prevent fraud and duplicate payments

• Ensure invoices are recorded in the correct fiscal periods

• Collaborate with business partners to process or accrue invoices

• Provide data, analysis, and guidance to business partners

• Support system testing, upgrades, and enhancements, particularly within Oracle Financials

• Provide AP and treasury-related advice to internal stakeholders

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with departments

• Participate in cross-departmental projects and support additional duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five years’ experience in accounts payable or general accounting

• Experience with Oracle Financials (AP modules preferred)

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Demonstrated leadership and coaching ability

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Effective communication skills for working with internal teams and external vendors

• High level of accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong collaborative mindset and willingness to support team members

 

Who We Are:

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation. 

Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
  • Extended health and dental coverage   
  • Health and wellness spending account   
  • Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
  • Retirement and pension programs 
  • Earned day off program
  • Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace
   

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program.  

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months. 

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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