Accounting Assistant – Accounts Payable

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

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Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers. 

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

Position Title

Accounting Assistant – Accounts Payable

Department/Section

Corporate Services

Employment Status

Permanent Full Time

Targeted Salary Range

$51,843.75-$61,563.71

Work Mode

Hybrid (2 Days Per Week)

Existing Vacancy

Yes

Location

5310 Explorer Drive, Mississauga

Hours of Work

37.5 Hours/Week; Monday to Friday

Posting Open Date

October 30, 2025

Posting Close Date

November 14, 2025

The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual's skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

As an integral part of the Finance Team, the Accounting Assistant - Accounts Payable ensures accuracy and compliance across all payable's functions.  From processing invoices and validating expenses, to reconciling accounts and assisting with the month-end close, this role helps maintain strong financial controls and reliable reporting.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manages and distributes all invoices through the invoicing system to ensure validation and routing through the appropriate purchase orders, general ledger (GL) accounts, cost centers, and project codes.
• Verifies that all approved invoices and expense reports adhere to the Performance Agreement, BPSA, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and Ornge policies, including proper sales tax coding according to CRA guidelines.
• Reviews, verifies, and processes approved employee expense reports and corporate credit cards in SAP Concur to ensure receipts are complete, expense coding is accurate, and all expenditures comply with guidelines.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies in invoices and employee expenses by communicating with external vendors and internal Business Units.
• Addresses issues related to POs, including low funds, amendments, or missing POs, and reports non-compliance to the Manager.
• Collaborates with Financial Analysts on manual postings and other miscellaneous issues.
• Performs weekly payment runs (EFT and wire) and maintains payment proposal documentation.
• Conducts quarterly major vendor reconciliations and accounts payable (AP) and GL subledgers monthly.
• Supports audits and prepares ad-hoc reports as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• College diploma or bachelor's degree in business or accounting.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience.
• Progressive experience with day-to-day AP function, processing of employee expense reports and credit card reconciliations.
• Knowledge of internal controls and basic accounting.
• Working experience in major accounting system (SAP, Oracle) preferred.
• Working experience with unions preferred.
• BPSA experience preferred.

Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
• Three Paid Personal Days (Pro-Rated for Year 1).
• Accrued vacation time starting at three weeks per year.
• PERKS Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for learning and development.

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What's next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• On apply, we'll send you an email on how to check your application status within Jobvite.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities. 
• Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.