Forests Ontario Looking for Accounts Payable Clerk at Barrie, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Position: Accounts Payable Clerk

Supervisor: Director, Admin and Finance

Location: Flexible within Canada

Job type & duration: Full-time, 1-year contract position with possible extension

Forests Ontario is a not-for-profit dedicated to the creation, preservation, and maintenance of forests and grasslands. Our ambitious, large-scale tree planting programs, extensive education resources, and decades of community outreach result in millions of trees being planted each year. Together with our national division, Forest Recovery Canada, we are the trusted authority for those seeking to invest in the growth and future of our forests and the health of our communities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Forests Ontario is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Barrie, ON. The AP Clerk is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions in alignment with internal procedures and requirements. This position will report to the Director, Admin and Finance and be responsible for AP reporting and other work as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Work closely with Director, Admin and Finance, Office Administration, and Business Development team to support reporting needs.

·       Work directly with external accounting staff, coordinate the processing and management of AP and credit cards.

·       Work with accounting software including: Quickbooks Desktop, Dext, SalesForce, etc

·       Communicate with Forests Ontario staff, external staff/contractors, partners, accounting firms, clients, and the general public.

·       Maintain accounts payable records.

·       Post payables.

·       Co-ordinate and process expense reports.

·       Prepare monthly financial reports.

·       Coding all operating payables, data entry, data management.

·       Maintain records of financial transactions.

·       Assist in the preparation of year-end financial reports.

·       Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

·       1+ years experience in accounts payable or equivalent life experience.

·       Strong interpersonal and customer service skills;

·       Strong attention to detail;

·       Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of partners, clients, and stakeholders;

·       Experience in the MS Office suite, database applications, online meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom, WebEx);

·       Problem solving, organization, and decision making skills;

·       Ability to work independently and excellent time management skills.

ADDITIONAL ASSESTS

·       Experience with Quickbooks, Salesforce, Dext software;

·       French language proficient;

·       Valid G Driver’s License.

Work hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Will be based on years of relevant experience and qualifications

Closing date: November 10, 2023

To apply:

Please send cover letter and resume to careers@forestsontario.ca and include “Accounts Payable Clerk” as the subject line.

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

Forests Ontario welcomes all applicants. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key to innovation through the sharing of ideas, experiences, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.