We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Markham, Ontario. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for someone who is attentive to detail and passionate about ensuring accurate financial operations and vendor relations. The role involves managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, as well as maintaining financial records for various funding sources. Successful candidates will thrive in an environment that supports charitable work and requires dedication and precision. Responsibilities: • Process and record incoming invoices, ensuring proper coding and compliance with organizational policies. • Monitor and manage accounts payable, including vendor relations and timely payment processing. • Handle accounts receivable tasks, ensuring payments are received and reconciled accurately. • Perform trend analysis on financial statements, identifying variances and resolving discrepancies. • Collaborate with staff to ensure purchase orders align with invoices and descriptions are accurate. • Maintain individual expense accounts for residential care program participants, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation. • Support financial audits by preparing balance sheets, journal entries, and prepaid expense records. • Utilize QuickBooks to manage financial transactions and ensure accurate record-keeping. • Follow up with family members or guardians regarding replenishment of expense accounts when necessary. • Assist with expense account management for operational costs, including maintenance and supplies.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on accounts payable. • Proficiency in QuickBooks and other accounting software systems. • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple financial accounts. • Familiarity with ERP systems and enterprise-level financial operations. • Excellent communication skills to liaise with vendors, staff, and guardians. • Ability to perform variance analysis and resolve discrepancies in financial statements. • Experience with payment processing, check handling, and account coding. • Dedication to working within a charitable organization and supporting its mission.

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Markham, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
19.79 - 22.91 CAD / Hourly
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Markham, Ontario. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for someone who is attentive to detail and passionate about ensuring accurate financial operations and vendor relations. The role involves managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, as well as maintaining financial records for various funding sources. Successful candidates will thrive in an environment that supports charitable work and requires dedication and precision. Responsibilities: • Process and record incoming invoices, ensuring proper coding and compliance with organizational policies. • Monitor and manage accounts payable, including vendor relations and timely payment processing. • Handle accounts receivable tasks, ensuring payments are received and reconciled accurately. • Perform trend analysis on financial statements, identifying variances and resolving discrepancies. • Collaborate with staff to ensure purchase orders align with invoices and descriptions are accurate. • Maintain individual expense accounts for residential care program participants, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation. • Support financial audits by preparing balance sheets, journal entries, and prepaid expense records. • Utilize QuickBooks to manage financial transactions and ensure accurate record-keeping. • Follow up with family members or guardians regarding replenishment of expense accounts when necessary. • Assist with expense account management for operational costs, including maintenance and supplies.
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