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Canada is committed to its people and communities. Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2026), and Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2026).

The Accounts Payable

Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounts payable function to ensure invoices, employee expenses, and vendor payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and internal controls. This role provides hands‑on operational support while leading workflow coordination, issue resolution, vendor management, and continuous improvement across the procure-to-pay process.

The Accounts Payable

Lead works closely with Accounts Payable team and business stakeholders to maintain service levels, support month‑end activities, and strengthen compliance and process effectiveness. This role is a hybrid role requiring some in office presence every week in either Ottawa, Toronto, or Montreal. Lead and coordinate daily accounts payable operations, including invoice intake, coding review, approvals follow-up, payment processing, and exception handling.

Ensure vendor invoices, employee expense claims, and payment requests are processed accurately and within established service level targets. Maintain the integrity of vendor master data, including banking details, tax information, and onboarding documentation. Support month‑end and year‑end close activities by preparing reconciliations, accrual support, and accounts payable reporting.

Monitor accounts payable aging and open items, investigate unusual balances, and drive timely resolution. Ensure adherence to internal controls, approval authorities, audit requirements,



and relevant tax or statutory obligations. Partner with Finance and other Business teams to improve workflow efficiency, and support operational needs.

Develop, document, and maintain accounts payable procedures and process guides. Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and reporting enhancements to improve accuracy, cycle time, and user experience. Provide day‑to‑day guidance, training, and work allocation for accounts payable team members, helping to build capability and ensure business continuity.

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Previous experience in a lead, senior, or supervisory accounts payable role preferred. Strong working knowledge of accounts payable processes, internal controls, invoice lifecycle management, and payment operations.

Experience supporting month‑end close, reconciliations, and audit requests. Strong proficiency with ERP systems and accounts payable automation tools, experience with 3E an asset. Strong proficiency with MS Office, especially with Excel (e.g. lookups, pivot tables, text functions).

Strong proficiency with T&E; and invoice management software, experience with Chrome River an asset Excellent organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement. Prior experience in a multi‑entity or share service workplace an asset.

This target range falls within our internal salary ranges, which are based on comparable roles in the external market.



We strive to hire, promote, and transfer individuals at the entry point of the range, with consideration given to prior experience, relevant skills, and market conditions. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people. retirement savings plans parental leave top‑up In addition, our learning and development programs—such as mentorship opportunities, employee networks, and leadership development initiatives—are designed to support personal and professional growth. employee networks From time to time, we use AI‑enabled tools to assist in enhancing our recruitment process and materials; At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business.

Our forward‑thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employer’s for 16 consecutive years (2011-2026), as well as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2026) for the ninth time. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier‑free, and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at careers.

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