Relief Accounts Payable Clerk -Job Id : Fin912

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter and résumé as a single document to Elaine Battistel, Manager of Finance at [email protected]. Please quote JOB ID number FIN912 and your name in the subject line.

Employment Type: Relief

Work Hours: Varied as needed

Salary: $23.20 (L2)

Location: 87 Elm Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 0A8

Application Deadline: Monday, July 10, 2023

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YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

The Relief Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for assisting the Accounts Payable and Administrative Clerk with the accounts payable functions for the Association. This position also assists with other support duties as assigned by the Manager of Finance.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO

YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. Our programs promote equality, economic security and lives free from violence. We help women, youth and gender diverse people flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence. We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls’ programs and family programs. We also engage in systemic advocacy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Co-ordinates the processing of accounts payable information from program sites as follows;

· Receives payable batches in hard copy from program sites and posts them in GP;

· Verifies accuracy of batches by comparing batch reports to attached invoices and to batch amounts entered into GP by program staff;

· Reconciles purchase requisitions to the purchase orders and suppliers’ invoices received from program sites, ensuring appropriate approvals are in place, correct amounts have been recorded, and correct account codes have been used;

· Problem solves and follows up on all discrepancies or errors with program staff for correction;

· Reviews accounts payable for accurate recording and calculation of HST according to correct rebate eligibility for program sites (i.e. Charity, Municipal, or Capital);

· Calculates and processes association-wide accounts payables (including credit card statements, office supplies, taxi, courier) ensuring accurate program account coding and calculation of HST;

· Generates payments for accounts payables for the Association including manual cheques and electronic payments;

· Ensures that electronic payments are processed and transmitted accurately and with proper controls in place, including solving any errors that arise;

· Any other administrative duties/special projects as assigned by the Manager or Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Knowledge in the Accounts Payable and accounting field normally acquired through completion of a community college diploma (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);

· 1 – 3 years directly related work experience;

· Knowledge of accounting software (GP Dynamics an asset), Windows and spreadsheet analysis using MS Excel;

· Demonstrated organization skills to effectively cope with multiple competing demands, priorities and deadlines;

· Knowledge of the social service sector and awareness of women’s issues;

· Knowledge of culturally diverse communities and ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds;

· previous related work experience in a not-for-profit environment an asset;

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;

· Excellent attention to detail;

· Strong analytical, interpretive and problem-solving skills. Applies accounting knowledge to determine how accounting problems and errors should corrected;

· Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are required. Ability to respond to situations diplomatically, using effective judgement;

· Responds to multiple requests or service demands;

· Ability to focus and concentrate on critical tasks to meet established deadlines;

· Uses good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential information.

Vaccination Policy: - In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter and résumé as a single document to Elaine Battistel, Manager of Finance at [email protected]. Please quote JOB ID number FIN912 and your name in the subject line.

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is not within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter and email subject line, if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants, this position is not secondable.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace

Posting Date: June 28, 2023