Company Description

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

Job Description

As a valued member of the MLSE Accounts Payable team, you will be responsible for preparing and processing invoices for payment, maintaining the accounts payable records, and producing accounts payable reports. You will also be responsible for maintenance of various departmental projects and providing administrative support as needed.

Position Type: Part-Time, 12 Month Contract

Utilize the MLSE Cloud ERP to process invoices for payment in a paperless environment, including matching invoices to purchase orders and validating the accuracy of invoice coding and approvals.
Processing weekly Cheque/EFT run.
Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies.
Work closely with internal business contacts to ensure proper compliance with the payment process.
Liaise with Treasury and Procurement to exchange information to support payment of invoices.
Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.
Other ad hoc requests and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience. We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application.

Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
1-3 years’ work experience working in accounts payable or accounting.
Processing of P/O-related invoices or experience in the procurement department is a MUST!
Proficiency with MS Office particularly Excel & Outlook.
Familiarity with payment process in a modern ERP environment (Oracle Cloud ERP if possible).
Exceptional attention to detail.
In-depth understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS).
Excellent organizational skills. Ability to independently manage and organize multiple work activities and inputs to meet or exceed deadlines, within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members, finance staff, business contacts, and vendors.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Driven, result-oriented, and positive individual.

Additional Information

Apply by: September 12th, 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@mlse.com. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

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