Team Lead, Accounts Payable

About Us

At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our customers. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude.

With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints.

SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations - mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients.

Join SECURE and be part of a team that steps up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.

Your Opportunity at SECURE

Reporting to the Senior Manager, AP & AR, the Team Lead, AP will play a key role within the Finance and Accounting team. This position will provide day-to-day leadership to the Accounts Payable team, support efficient and accurate processing, and help ensure strong service to internal stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of the accounts payable process, along with experience leading, coaching, and developing a team.

The Team

Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who take pride in their work while remaining approachable, collaborative, and supportive. As we continue to navigate significant change, we value team members who are adaptable, open to new ideas, and eager to contribute to ongoing improvements.

Work Environment

You will be joining a fast-paced, high-volume work environment where efficiency and clear communication are paramount. Our culture emphasizes discipline, minimal distractions, and a results-driven approach to meeting both individual and collective targets.

A Day in The Life

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and expertise to the Accounts Payable Team
• Confirm that all transactions comply with financial policies/procedures and designed controls
• Ensure Vendor issues are investigated and resolved
• Maintain consisted weekly cheque runs and ensure accurate and timely filing of all records
• Provide support and assistance in an efficient and timely manner to internal stakeholders
• Understand the chart of accounts and ensuring coding is accurately applied
• Prepare AP process documentation and AP training manualsAssist with efficiency process review
• Support month end review and procedures

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

The individual in this role will have:

• A minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in team management
• Degree or Diploma in Accounting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Open Invoice/Medius is an asset
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under tight deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent attention to detail

What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages and compensation programs which include:
• Employer-paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Savings Plan
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry-leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives (Our Stories)

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has the right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being a respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States, and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.