Accounts Payable Associate - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

The same philosophy of personal attention that distinguishes Yorkville Education Company as a leading provider of post-secondary education makes us an exceptional place to work. We are a progressive and modern institution, responding to the needs of current and future students and implementing the best technology solutions to empower our work. We prioritize diversity, open doors to those often overlooked, welcome new Canadians, and provide pathways to successful careers.Yorkville Education Company (which manages both Yorkville University and the Toronto Film School) began with a simple idea in 2004: offer flexible, rigorous, and career-focused degrees on campus and online to people who are on a purposeful path. With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick, we equip our graduates with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers value.Focused on providing a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our teams, from the President to the newest staff member, share a passion for learning, teaching, and growing as individuals and as teams. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and genuinely kind work environment at our three campus locations and remotely.If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.Who we needReporting to the AP Operations Lead and collaborating with the Finance Reporting and Student Finance teams, we are looking for an Accounts Payable Associate to join us as we implement a new ERP.You will take ownership of all aspects of the Accounts Payable function, including processing a high volume of supplier invoices, scheduled and non-scheduled payments and student refunds on a weekly basis. You will assist with mapping and optimizing existing processes for the new ERP system and executing test cases. In addition, you will have the chance to rapidly expand your knowledge and skills working on special Finance projects.This is a 12-month contract with the opportunity for renewal or to move across the Finance department into another role if qualified.Whats in it for youExposure, influence, collegial environment, and professional growth. You want to apply your skills and grow your knowledge in Accounts Payable at a private academic institution working on a high volume of invoices and special system projects. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical part in our system configuration and implementation through process design and test execution. In addition, you will have the chance to influence the smooth functioning of AP processes that impact both students and Faculty, playing a key contributor role on projects that create more automated, lean, and efficient processes. As part of a united team, you will receive support, be mentored, and gain exposure, partnering within and across departments. Yorkville University is a progressive, forward-thinking, innovative educational institution. Joining us now is a genuine opportunity for builders who want to make a mark on education while accelerating their own development, including the chance to move into another contract or permanent position in the department.What you will focus on:

• A high volume of invoices. You will process a range of complex accounts payable invoices, perform data entry of vendor invoices into the accounting system, and acquire the necessary validations and approvals. You will prepare and process electronic fund transfers (EFT), Wire and ACH payments of invoices, and ensure vendors are paid in accordance with established terms. You will manage accounts payable aging, and maintain vendor files and accurate historical records.
• Verification. You will ensure all Purchase Orders match invoices and adhere to the companys policies and procedures. You will analyze supplier statements and follow up on missing invoices, reaching out to external contacts, such as vendors, to clarify or obtain details. You will verify appropriate expense allocation to cost centers and general ledger accounts. You will recommend actions for accruals in the event of missing invoices.
• Projects. You will contribute to the ERP implementation, focusing on the Accounts Payable function. You will have the chance to enhance your knowledge of our AP processes, map them to the new ERP system, and execute configuration tests to ensure the new system functions as needed. In addition, you may have the opportunity to contribute to the Lea Project focused on optimizing our student refund process tied to changes in our registration process. You may also be designated the AP representative on a larger Faculty Payment project moving the process from manual to automated.

What you bring:

• The background. You have a diploma or degree in Business, Commerce or Accounting and 2+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable from PO to invoice processing. You have practical knowledge of accounting practices, including internal controls within Procure-to-Pay processes, and understand the big picture impact of Accounts Payable. You have contributed to improving processes, increasing efficiencies, and resolving issues. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and can work under tight deadlines.
• The technical skills. You have intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office, including Visio. You have worked with an ERP system such as Oracle, and may have been part of the implementation or process creation. Working knowledge of Sage 50 & Beanworks would be preferred.
• The interpersonal skills. You have effective and flexible communication skills. You have a proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, building relationships internally and externally. You take a service-oriented approach to your work, seeking out ways to help in all areas of the department. You have an appreciation for diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds and an interest in continuous improvement and adopting recommendations from teams and colleagues.

What does the best of all worlds mean at Yorkville Education

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs - right up to our Masters offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.

Join usWe welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest here.Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Human Resources at 1-866- 467-0661 ext. 1236mIzz6qEJdkQuick Apply

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