• Entering and processing accounts payable invoices daily working closely with the Procurement team to ensure purchasing and payable activity is accurate reliable and all discrepancies are investigated and resolved
• Ensuring the completeness of the voucher packets (purchase orders proof of receipt invoice cheque requisition if applicable) proper authorization and accuracy of invoices
• Processing employee expense requests in accordance with the approved policies and procedures
• Completing cheque/EFT batch runs wire and online banking payments cheque distribution and filing on a weekly basis or as required in accordance with the critical date list to ensure payments are made prior to due dates
• Reconciling vendor statements documenting and resolving within appropriate timeframes
• Reviewing Purchase Order (PO) commitment report with Procurement and prepare reports on a monthly basis
• Handling accounts payable related inquiries and contacting vendors when necessary
• Completing month end entries and uploading journals into accounting system for approval
• Conducting reconciliation for accounts payable control account
• Preparing PO commitment report for year-end accrual and providing accurate and completed report to the Finance Manager for review
• Assists the finance team as requested

• Post-Secondary education in accounting or related discipline
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar accounting position preferably in a not-for-profit charitable sector and/or educational institution
• Functional knowledge of general ledger accounts receivable and accounts payable operations in a not-for-profit and/or educational environment
• Good interpersonal skills able to communicate effectively oral and written to all levels of staff as well as external contacts with minimal supervision
• Exceptional organizational skills and detail orientation
• Experienced with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other relevant accounting software
• Advanced Excel skills and solid understanding in other MS Office products
• Exemplary customer service skills to deal with a wide variety of internal and external clients

This is a 6 Months Contract position with a possibility of becoming Permanent.

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