Accounts Payable Associate

**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**:
**At SickKids, we value and respect flexible working arrangements including opportunities to work remotely. We encourage any interested and qualified individuals who reside in Ontario to apply.**

Are you a dynamic, service-oriented individual who is eager to learn and expand your current accounting expertise? Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding position where you can utilize your organizational, time management and communication skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to launch your career in finance and administration? If you want to work for one of the best employers in Canada and be a part of an amazing team of colleagues, then this is the role for you

We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable (AP) Associate to join our SickKids team. The AP Associate is responsible for processing, organizing and reconciling a high-volume AP portfolio. You will ensure that all invoices are processed in a timely fashion with a high degree of accuracy to ensure all payments are made within terms. You will investigate and respond to any inquiries from external vendors or internal clients to reach a satisfactory outcome.

**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 (electronic data interchange), 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
- Investigate payment problems for potential errors and/or discrepancies
- Prepare and process monthend journal entries and accruals
- 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**
- Post-secondary Diploma/Certification in Accounting
- 1-3 years of experience working in an Accounts Payable
- Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal
- 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 mínimal supervision
- Healthcare experience an asset
- Experience with PeopleSoft an asset

**Job Type**: Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week, includes 3 weeks vacation, health & dental benefits, and access to a defined benefit pension plan.

**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.

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