Accounts Payable Associate

SickKids • Full-time • Toronto, Ontario, Canada • 3m ago

About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

The Accounts Payable (AP) Associate oversees processing, organizing and reconciling a high-volume AP portfolio. As an AP Associate, you will ensure all invoices are processed in a timely fashion with a high degree of accuracy to ensure all payments are made within terms.

Here's What You'll Get to Do:

Ensure accurate processing of all invoices and ensure correct approvals have been received.
Reconcile vendor statements and investigate any discrepancies
Resolve all vendor queries and provide the necessary follow-up
Manage all cross functional issues related to AP, such as EDI, match exceptions, pricing, receiving, quantity, etc.
Work closely and coordinate with stakeholders in Purchasing and Information Management & Technology to resolve any issues
Develop good working relationship with the Procurement Department
Identify opportunities to receive and apply early payment discounts
Investigate payment problems for potential errors and/or discrepancies
Prepare and process month-end journal entries and accruals
Scan and distribute all mail received in hard or soft-copy formats into dedicated email boxes
Retrieve invoices from online vendor portals in a timely manner
Ensure supporting documentation is accurately review and attached to all records
Provide backup support to other Accounts Payable Associates
Strictly follow the procedures and policies concerning general accounting tasks
Other duties as assigned

Here's What You'll Need:
Minimum Requirements

Post-secondary Diploma, and Certification in Accounting are required
1-3 years of experience working in an Accounts Payable Department required
Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal
Proficient in MS Office applications with a focus on Excel
Keen attention to detail and accuracy
Proven outstanding customer service skills
Able to manage a diverse and changing workload in a demanding fast-paced environment
Solid relationship building & team-spiritedness
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and attention to detail

Assets

Healthcare experience an asset
Experience with PeopleSoft an asset

Here's What You'll Love:

Benefits

This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage; including but not limited to, health and dental benefits. The benefits offered will be discussed at the time of position offer.
A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.

Impact

A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Employment Type:

Temporary Full-time, 12 month Contract with modified benefits

Our Commitment to Diversity

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.

How to Apply

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