Accounts Payable Associate

3 weeks ago

Pickering ON, Canada Make-A-Wish Foundation Full time

"The best prescription I've ever given is a wish."

-Dr. Jeremy Friedman, Associate Paediatrician-in-Chief, SickKids Hospital & Medical Advisor for Make-A-Wish Canada

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST WISH?

Is it to be part of an organization that is child-focused, values employee experience and is an inspiring workplace? If so, Make-A-Wish is for you

Make-A-Wish^ Canada creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness.

“It’s been wonderful to have this wish to look forward to... It’s wonderful to see (Rowan) with something that brings him pure joy after all he’s been through and missed out on”

–Melissa, mom to wish kid Rowan (age 5, leukemia), who wished for an indoor jungle gym.

MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

Our mission is, together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illness. Supported by our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child.

Our values are Child-Focused, Integrity, Impact, Innovation, and Community.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Meaningful opportunities to make an impact and change the lives of children with critical illnesses within your community and across Canada
  • A collaborative team environment where you feel valued and inspired
  • Annual vacation starting at three weeks & additional paid leaves
  • Work/life balance and flexibility
  • Hybrid working environment
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Corporate discounts
  • Continuous learning, development and internal training opportunities
  • Fun employee activities, contests, and more
Make-A-Wish^ Canada is committed to fostering a culture that aims to change lives while offering a rewarding employment experience where your contributions make a true difference every day

WHERE YOU COME IN

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Associate to join our team at Make-A-Wish Canada. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, the Associate will play an integral part in ensuring that vendors are paid promptly so that the wish kids’ wishes are fulfilled by helping the team with the busy summer period.

This role is located in Pickering and is a full-time, 4-month contract, hybrid position.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Monitor the accounts payable inbox and respond to enquiries on a timely basis.
  • Create a complete vendor folder on SharePoint for each payment request.
  • Communicate with internal staff to obtain approvals and clarifications on payment requests.
  • Assist in entering bills into QuickBooks for a weekly payment cycle.
  • Assist in processing payments, including cheques, ACH’s, wire transfers and e-transfers.
  • Communicate directly with vendors to update contact information and billing processes.
  • Using QuickBooks, perform basic bookkeeping functions.
  • Assist in general office administration tasks to support finance team members.
  • Assist in the project to clean up paper files in the office.
  • Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
  • Post-secondary education in accounting\bookkeeping programs or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in accounts payable and basic accounting principles.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in accounts payable or general accounting bookkeeping.
  • Proficient Microsoft Office knowledge and skills.
  • Experienced user of QuickBooks Online.
  • High level of accuracy, detailed oriented with strong time management skills.
  • Ability to communicate both written and orally in English.
  • Positive attitude and the ability to adapt to change in the workplace and be innovative.
  • A clear criminal background check will be required.
YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Hybrid work environment (2 days in-office, 3 days remote per week) with occasional requirements to work outside of regular office hours during peak season to attend fundraising events.
Physical/Mental Effort
  • Ensure accuracy with a high attention to details.
  • Required to focus on numbers and data for long periods of time.
Our Commitment to IDEA

Make-A-Wish Canada (MAWC) is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). We believe that it is essential to our mission that we build a diverse, balanced, and vibrant workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and seek to serve. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, to still apply.

How to apply

If everything you’ve read so far sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now The deadline to apply is May 30th, 2024 at 11:59pm ET.

To apply, please navigate to:

Make-A-Wish Canada provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Reasonable accommodations due to disability are available on request at any stage of the hiring process.

Recruitment process

Our recruitment process is swift in pace. Once applications are reviewed, we will contact our shortlisted candidates. Our typical process includes a phone screen, one or two interviews, and reference checking, followed by an offer and a criminal background check for the successful candidate.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working with us

ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH CANADA

Since 1983, Make-A-Wish Canada has granted over 38,500 wishes across the country, over 1000 last year alone. As an independently operating affiliate of Make-A-Wish International, Make-A-Wish Canada is part of the network of the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization. We serve children in every community in Canada, and in more than 50 countries worldwide.

JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY

For more information on how you can support Make-A-Wish^ Canada or get involved please visit our website at makeawish.ca. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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