Job Description

We invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with Colleges Ontario, the advocacy association that represents Ontario's 24 public colleges. The association promotes the colleges' pivotal role in strengthening the economy by producing graduates with the professional qualifications and expertise to succeed in rewarding careers.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance Department, the Accounting Clerk will play a pivotal role in financial and accounting oversight for Colleges Ontario and College Employer Council. This part-time (0.4 FTE or 2 days), permanent position primarily focuses on accounts payable and accounts receivable data entry, with occasional involvement in other finance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Process accounts payable by receiving, verifying, coding and entering vendor invoices for payment; review and post AP batches

Process employee expense claims and credit cards

Prepare and issue customer invoices and process AR batches

Set up and maintain vendor and customer accounts

Organize and maintain accurate records of all invoices and financial documentation

Support the month-end and year-end close processes

Provide ad-hoc support to the finance team as needed

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field

Minimum 1-2 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or AP/AR roles, preferably in a non-profit environment

Working knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE or ASNPO)

Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. Sage300) and MS Excel

Strong attention to detail, accuracy in data entry and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

A team player with the ability to work collaboratively and independently

Our Commitment to Diversity:

We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We encourage applicants of all races, colors, religions, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities, national origins, and disability statuses to apply.

Interested candidates are to submit their cover letter and resume as a single PDF document to Luly Bello via email at bello@collegesontario.org.

Only those candidates short-listed for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with Colleges Ontario.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$29.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2026-01-05