Job Description

Accounts Payable Officer

Employment Terms: Full-Time, 11-Month Contract

Start Date: ASAP

Branksome Hall, a leading independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls challenges and inspires students to love learning and shape a better world. Through the unique combination of wellbeing, outstanding academics and international mindedness, Branksome Hall students and employees become impactful leaders. With our values of Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity and Making a Difference as a foundation, Branksome Hall offers a strong liberal arts curriculum that develops critical thinking and inquiry skills.

The Opportunity:

Working as a member of the Business Office team and reporting to the Accountant, the Accounts Payable Officer will have responsibility for supporting a range of accounting functions and providing some administrative support as required to the Business Office.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Processing of supplier invoices for payment including:
• Ensuring the accurate and timely recording and payment of suppliers\xe2\x80\x99 invoices;
• Entering and processing of all approved invoices into the A/P system;
• Issuing of supplier cheques//EFT/AP payments in both Canadian and US dollars;
• Posting of necessary journal entries;
• Posting entries to the general ledger;
• Reconciling of general ledger account to the sub ledger;
• Customer relations related to the invoices and payments as requested;
• Reviewing outstanding cheque list for stale dated cheques;
• Reconcile the School Visa for payment;
• Provide assistance as required to the Business Office team as directed by the Accountant.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Post-secondary education in accounting, business management, finance or other related fields along with 2-3 years \xe2\x80\x98s progressive experience with a focus on Accounts Payable;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on service orientation;
• Effective time-management skills;
• Ability to organize and prioritize in a busy environment;
• High level of attention to detail;
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable software would be an asset;
• Experience working with a variety of databases;
• Experience working with Financial Edge and a non-profit organization would be an asset.

Why Join Branksome Hall:

• Competitive salary and benefits including a Health Care Spending Account;
• Access to perks such as taxable benefit lunches and generous time off policies including half-day Fridays in the summer for eligible employees;
• A hybrid work environment;
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support wellness, such as the fitness center, swimming pools;
• A collaborative community with a commitment to the growth and development of employees with ongoing professional development and mentorship.

Target Hiring Range: $45,100 - $56,300 (pro-rated based on the duration of the contract)

How to Apply:

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please your resume and cover letter by October 6, 2023. Applications will be reviewed as of October 2, 2023 with the posting remaining active until the position is filled.

Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:

Branksome Hall \xe2\x80\x93 Human Resources

10 Elm Avenue

Toronto, Ontario

M4W 1N4

Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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