Accounts Payable Lead

331 Chesley Dr, Saint John, NB E2K 5P2, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM

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 inSaint John, NB, is seeking a detail-oriented and experiencedAccounts Payable Leadto 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 theDirector of Treasury.

Responsibilities:

- 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:
- 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

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.

331 Chesley Dr, Saint John, NB E2K 5P2, Canada

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