Coordinator, Accounts Payable

COORDINATOR, ACCOUNTING AND PAYROLL

Permanent

Full-time

Finance & Administration

TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film.

TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.

We encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are, what the treaty relationship is, or if it's unceded territory. TIFF is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee. We are grateful to work on this land.

We are currently hiring for the position of:

COORDINATOR, ACCOUNTING AND PAYROLL

The role of the Coordinator, Accounting and Payroll is a dual role, primarily responsible with ensuring that vendor payments, including staff expenses, are recorded and processed accurately and in a timely manner, and performing tasks and responsibilities related to processing the hourly (unionized) payroll and supporting the ongoing goals and targets of the Finance team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Shall include but not be limited to:

Accounts Payable

• Responsible for Staff Expense processing and reimbursement.
• Assist the AP Team with processing of invoices and cheque requests submitted for payment by matching invoices with original PO's to confirm accuracy and ensuring proper back up documentation is provided with payment request.
• Ensuring that Purchase Orders received have been approved by the appropriate signing authority.
• Ensure hard and soft copy documents are filed in accordance with Finance Manual and ensure integrity of annual archiving
• Following up with vendor or internal administrators regarding outstanding invoices and open POs on a monthly basis.
• Assist with year End accrual process

Accounts Receivable

• Assist in the reconciliation of Retail and Concessions revenue and prepare related journal entries.

Payroll Processing

• Payroll processing for hourly and unionized payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• Assist Payroll Manager with other payroll tasks as required
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of timesheets.
• Assist with responses of payroll inbox, responding to payroll inquiries from employees in a timely, efficient and engaging manner.
• Ad-hoc reporting requests.

Other

• Other duties as assigned

JOB GRADE & SALARY:

• Job Grade: 1
• $53,000 - $55,600

TARGET CONTRACT DATES:

• January 5, 2026

WORK LOCATION:

• Office Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5

• Weekly in-office requirements:

• Minimum 2 days (November to April)

• Minimum 3 days (May to October)
• Festival Office Requirements: Full Time during Festival

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of a college program or courses in bookkeeping, accounting, payroll or a related subject is required.
• Minimum 2-years experience in Payroll and Accounts Payable functionsFRID1-2 years of payroll experience, preferably with unionized payroll exposure, or currently enrolled in PCP program.

HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

• All applications must be submitted online through TIFF's Career Centre.
• Please upload your cover letter and resumé as PDF(s), before the deadline of FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025.

CLOSING:

We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted.

Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time.TIFF regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas; however, TIFF considers and welcomes individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position. For consideration to those on time-limited Visa status, your Visa must allow you to complete the full contract.

Please send any questions via e-mail only to

TIFF is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities.

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.