Terms: Full-time permanent

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Location: Ottawa (Hybrid Work Model)

About The Role

Health Standards Organization (HSO) is looking for an Accounts Payable Officer reporting to the Assistant Controller for the accurate and timely fulfillment of HSO’s financial obligations towards staff, surveyors, government and other vendors. In Canada and around the world, we are building a bold and bright future for our enterprise and our clients. If you are looking for an exciting challenge and seeking to be part of something larger than yourself, this position could be for you.

The right candidate will be ambitious, detail-oriented, analytical, determined and ready to dive in and juggle the many competing priorities. You have an eye for numbers and will not shy away from juggling multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment that is growing globally!

You have a diverse financial background, combined with your insatiable desire to adopt innovation; you’re ready to come to the table with solutions.

Main Responsibilities

In-depth understanding of the Accounts Payable cycle and applicable internal controls, ability to apply your knowledge to meet operational challenges while providing outstanding customer service to internal and external clients.
Analyzing and verifying accuracy of purchase orders, invoices, statements and other related documents.
Crossing your T’s and dotting your I’s when verifying vendor accounts and working with other documentation related to Accounts Payable, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Collaborating for results. You won’t be in this alone. The HSO team is our – and your – greatest asset. Our team has rich talent and deep expertise to strengthen you in your role.
Contributing positively to the culture of our workplace by staying positive, engaged in the work you do and energized by the difference you’re making.
Assist with month-end close activities and reconciliations.

Must Have Qualifications

University degree or College diploma in Accounting, Business or similar field.
2 years of full cycle Accounts Payable Experience.
Having an eye for details.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Have great technical chops (Microsoft Business Central or other ERP systems, intermediate Excel, Microsoft 365).
You thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

Have industry knowledge and experience (public and/or private health care, in Canada or globally).
Have experience with purchase order management.
Are highly organized, boundlessly energetic, detail-oriented, and analytically curious.
Know your way around data systems, specifically Microsoft Business Central.
Bilingual in both oral and written English and French.

What You Can Expect

In Your First 30-90 Days:

Complete our orientation program with other new hires to learn about HSO, our values of trust, inclusion, collaboration, innovation and learning, and our mission of quality improvement in healthcare and social services.
Set your performance and learning objectives for the year in collaboration with your people manager.
Meet regularly with your people manager to discuss your learning progression and alignment for your accountabilities.
Take on assigned initiatives or projects for your role.
Be adept at recording financial transactions related to accounts payable and reconciling the A/P subledgers with the general ledger to ensure accurate reporting.
Prepare and process payments to vendors and staff according to HSO’s policy and procedures.

What We Can Offer To You

Hybrid work model.
Competitive compensation and benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan.
Time off programs, including office shutdown during last week of December.
Professional development support.
A culture that measures and values psychological safety, inclusion and engagement.

Who We Are And What We Do

Health Standards Organization (HSO) and our affiliates Accreditation Canada (AC) and the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH) are global, not-for-profit, revenue generating organizations. Together, we develop standards and deliver assessment programs and quality improvement solutions that have been adopted in over 12,000 locations across five continents. Our people-centered programs and services have been setting the bar for quality across the health ecosystem for 65 years.

Join us toward a future that will lead to “Safer Care and A Healthier World.” Let’s follow a mission together, where we “empower and enable people around the world to continuously improve quality of care.”

HSO is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity and access, where all employees feel respected and valued and have an equal opportunity to achieve success. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, people from diverse races, ethnicities and/or religions, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Please let us know how we can support you throughout the recruiting process, including through the provision of accommodations on request.

We are also proud to have been named as one of the Top 100 National Capital Region’s Top Employers in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

We are equal opportunity employer and are committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We encourage qualified applications from all genders, including visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email HR at HumanResources@healthstandards.org. For any queries related to recruitment please email at recruitment@healthstandards.org.

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