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Accounts Payable Lead

Source Atlantic14 days ago
Saint John, NB
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive compensation that recognizes your worth
Flexible health, drug, and dental plan tailored to your well-being
Employer-matching retirement savings plan for your financial security

About the role

Empowering Success: Your Journey starts with Source Atlantic.

Elevate your career with Source Atlantic: esteemed, efficient, and innovative. Join us for exceptional service and top-tier solutions across Canada. Boost efficiency with our one-stop distribution hub. Your pathway to success starts here with a team driven by dedication and customer focus, fueling continuous improvement through value- added services, technological advancements, and employee training.

Source Atlantic Limited, located in Saint John, NB, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Lead to oversee all accounts payable operations. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient vendor payment processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and leading a team of AP professionals to achieve operational excellence and financial accuracy. The Accounts Payable Lead will report directly to the Director of Treasury.

Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounts payable team
  • Establish clear performance goals, priorities, and departmental objectives
  • Create and maintain succession planning and cross-training programs for critical roles
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and development
  • Foster a collaborative team environment focused on accuracy, accountability, and efficiency

Operational Excellence

  • Oversee all accounts payable transactions and processes, including reconciliation of critical accounts
  • Administer the corporate credit card program
  • Manage vendor setup and banking processes
  • Create and process payment disbursements
  • Develop and track key performance indicators, including:
  • Outstanding age reports
  • Invoice processing timeliness
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
  • Ad hoc reporting as required

Process Improvement & Systems Management

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procure-to-pay processes
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
  • Participate in system upgrades, implementations, and testing
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation and procedures
  • Proactively identify and implement best practices in AP operations

Qualifications:

  • Must have a Business Administration diploma with a concentration in accounting
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a finance role, including inventory management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Strong time management, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build and maintain strong team and vendor relationships
  • High attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency
  • Experience with ERP systems and AP automation tools is an asset
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage competing priorities

Unveiling Your Perks:
Secure your place in our dynamic, permanent team, where long-term growth meets everyday impact. Unlock a compelling array of benefits:

  • Competitive compensation that recognizes your worth.
  • A flexible health, drug, and dental plan tailored to your well-being.
  • An employer-matching retirement savings plan for your financial security.
  • Additional life and disability insurance options for peace of mind.
  • Confidential access to an Employee Family Assistance Program (EAP) that supports your holistic welfare.
  • An enriched vacation entitlement schedule for a balanced life.
  • Participate in our physical fitness reimbursement program, championing your vitality.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates who will be moving on in the interview process will be contacted.

Source Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be considered for this position.

About Source Atlantic

Wholesale
501-1000

Source Atlantic Limited is an innovative and industry-leading wholesale distributor passionate about delivering value and exceptional service to customers in Canada and beyond. Source Atlantic partners with hundreds of world-class suppliers, offers a multitude of specialized and technical services and has many value-added business solutions designed to improve customers'​ efficiency and productivity.

Now, with over 500 employees, Source Atlantic has 24 locations in Canada with 14 specialized product and service divisions and was distinguished with a Canada's Best Managed Companies award since 2017.

A vital strength within Source Atlantic is its team of dedicated, honest, and customer-oriented employees. A willingness to improve and achieve is evident throughout the company as a result of a focus on value-added services for our customers, technological advances, and employee training.