Job Title:
Accounts Payable Clerk
Reports to:
Director, Finance
Department:
Finance & Administration
Terms of Employment:
Full-Time, Permanent. Hybrid
Salary:
$37,000 - $45,000 Annually
Location:
Habitat GTA (155 Bermondsey Road, Toronto ON M4A 1X9)
Who We Are
Habitat for Humanity GTA is greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 23 new communities, empowering more than 500 families.
Why Join Us?
A meaningful opportunity to make an impact and help your local community
Paid vacation and sick days
Habitat for Humanity days and personal days
Flexible work hours
Generous Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Corporate gym membership and an Employee Wellness Plan
RRSP matching eligibility
Volunteer opportunities to support our Habitat for Humanity Builds
Growth and development opportunities
The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity
Job Purpose
As a key member of the Finance team the role of the AP clerk is to ensure accurate and efficient financial reporting specifically by supporting the Accounts Payable and general ledger functions
Represent Habitat for Humanity GTA as a Brand Ambassador by modeling our values and guiding principles
Job Duties
Job Overview
This Accounts Payable clerk position is responsible for processing high-volume, full-cycle Accounts Payable, include entering vendor invoices into accounting software, processing payments, requesting approvals and resolve missing supporting documents from the teams and vendors.
Various Accounts Payable functions:
Support Accounts Payable activities by ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the processing of invoices, holdbacks, and batch payment runs via cheques and EFTs.
Direct communication with expense owners and executives to verify approval of invoices and timely payment of invoices.
Track, review & process employee expense reimbursements and credit card reports to check for accuracy, proper approval, supporting receipts, and adherence to company policy.
Participate in month end and year end Accounts Payable processes.
General Accounting functions:
Understand chart of accounts; department, project, cost and category codes.
Assist in the year end external audit related to Accounts Payable and expenses.
Take ownership of routine internal and external inquiries involving receiving, researching, and resolving issues with account status, account discrepancies, and follow through to resolution.
Any other duties/projects that may be assigned.
Reconciliation functions:
Month end and routine vendor reconciliation involving communicating, Investigating and resolving discrepancies between vendor statements and invoices received.
Learn, understand and participate in the Health and Safety Program
Summary of Skills and Qualifications
Demonstrated credentials in accounting, commerce, or equivalent.
1-2 years of work experience in Accounts payable
Team player with the strong ability to work independently in a fast-paced hybrid working environment.
Excellent computer skills with intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office, EXCEL is a MUST
Deadline oriented, strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills
Strong organization, time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities
Self-starter with a strong work ethic
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient in professional business English, both written and spoken
Your Application
If you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at Habitat for Humanity GTA, click on the Apply button within this posting or click on our Careers Page to find more: https://habitatgta.ca/careers/
Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.
Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Habitat, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bonafide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must complete a police background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
