Accounts Payable Officer, Finance

POSITION TYPE : Permanent, Full-time, Day, 75 hours / pay period, 1.0 FTE

SALARY SCALE : $68,890 to $79,854 annually

CLOSING DATE : *

Why should I join Bruyère Health?

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

What is in it for me?

• Competitive benefits program
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Employee perks program
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development and learning opportunities

What would my role be?

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Accounting, you will:

• Ensure the accuracy of the three-way matching process by comparing purchase orders, invoices, and goods receipts before processing the invoice for payment.
• Audit authorized invoices and accounting data for compliance with accounting controls.
• Enter accounts payable information into the accounting software, ensuring all invoices are correctly encoded for tax purposes following Provincial and Federal regulations.
• Allocate and distribute expenses to the correct accounts using spreadsheets and formulas.
• Work on related documents for weekly/monthly payments preparation.
• Carry out all other related tasks and provide support for the Accounts Payable Service and the Finance Department.

How do I qualify?

Required:

• College diploma in business administration or other related field or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in accounts payable with increasing responsibilities using accounting software.
• Experience in recording and processing financial transactions using a computer within deadlines and with close attention to accuracy and detail.
• Experience working with computer programs and software including Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets, formulas, tables), accounting software, accounts payable module, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Acrobat PDF reader.

Preferred:

• Bookkeeping experience would be considered an asset.
• Fluent in French and English

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

• Demonstrated ability to record and process financial transactions using a computer within deadlines, paying close attention to accuracy and detail.
• Technical knowledge of financial transactions and accounts payable processes.
• Strong ability with mentally sorting, organizing, or visualizing processes.
• Effective oral/written communication skills in both official languages, with courteous and efficient telephone/email manners.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively without detailed verification of accuracy by a manager.
• Able to work under stress.
• Able to manage a large volume of electronic documentation (approximately 10,000 documents per year).
• Able to regularly manage time pressures and address external and internal inquiries with a service-based approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills, problem resolution skills, and organizational skills to effectively address multiple demands.
• Critical thinking, initiative, problem-solving, and analytical acumen.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Judgment in priority-setting in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

About Bruyère Health

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario's leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.

Additional Information

• Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada's official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COVID-19 Immunization policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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