status: Contract, Part Time (Contract -12 to 18 months)

hours: 22.5 hours per week

vacancy: 1

Who we are:

Sherbourne is a leading provider of quality health care and transformative support to people who face social, economic, and other systemic barriers. Our mission is to be a dynamic provider of integrated health services, community programs and capacity-building initiatives that enable people and diverse communities to achieve wellness.

Sherbourne provides innovative health care and social services to the diverse urban population of southeast Toronto. While our doors are open to everyone, we focus on people experiencing homelessness or who are under-housed; 2SLGBTQ+, and newcomers to Canada. We are funded by the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, Ministry of Community, Children and Social Services, the City of Toronto and many generous donors and foundations.

About the role:

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the Centre’s accounts payables including reconciliation and follow up of vendor accounts and outstanding items. The Accounts Payable Clerk will provide overall support to the Finance department in order to fulfil the mandate of this position.

Working at Sherbourne

At Sherbourne Health, we care about our staff and recognize that our biggest strength is our people. We have a solid commitment to life-long learning which is demonstrated through our professional development program. We invest in collective work and staff training to improve client care. We supplement this by creating a low-barrier work environment built on equity and respect, while working together in caring, cohesive teams and providing opportunities for advancement.

we believe in work-life balance and offer:

- Membership in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

Responsibilities and Tasks:

- Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing and processing invoices, expense reports, and petty cash transactions while ensuring proper authorization and compliance with company policies.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.




- Sending out Invoices for approval to coordinators and directors and ensure appropriate backup and approvals in accordance with SH procurement and travel policies.
- Processes weekly EFT runs include monitoring cash flow balances, online payments and USD wire transfer and letter of Letter of Direction to bank (LOD).
- Regularly communicate with Program Directors, Managers, and employees regarding adherence to policy and procedure relating to submission of invoices and expense reports.
- Responds to vendor and internal queries, investigating and resolving issues, while exercising considerable judgment and tact.
- Maintain and organize accounts payable and journal entry records in both physical and electronic filing systems, ensuring accuracy and easy retrieval of documentation.
- Manages corporate credit card program, including paying monthly account and reconciling to cardholder monthly statements.
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing and providing accurate supporting documentation in a timely manner.
- Other duties required by Finance team.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need

education/experience:

- College degree in Business Administration or Accounting/Finance.
- At least 5 years related Accounts Payable experience (volume up to 8000 invoices annually).
- Medium to large accounting system experience, preferable SAGE.

skills and abilities:

- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Must be able to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
- Superior attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.




- Solid problem identification and resolution skills.
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
- Ability to respond appropriately under pressure with a calm and steady demeanor.
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Highly conscientious, along with an energetic and mature approach to their work.
- Superior telephone manners and strong interpersonal skills.
- Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
- Excellent time and project (ad hoc) management skills.
- Demonstrates commitment to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
- Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community.

conditions of employment:

- Offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory outcome of background checks i.e., professional references, education verification, criminal background check, and vulnerable sector check.
- Understands and works within the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code and other relevant legislation.

working conditions:

The standard work week is 22.5 hours. Generally, the Accounts Payable Clerk will work three days per week, Monday to Friday during daytime hours; however, occasional work outside the normal daily schedule may be required. The position requires diplomacy when dealing with internal and external clients, as well as considerable multitasking and the ability to set priorities as needed.

Sherbourne is dedicated to building an organization that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. This includes diversity in languages spoken, culture, race, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Accounts Payable Clerk (Toronto)
🏢 Sherbourne Health
📍 Toronto