- Reports To: Finance Manager
- Job Type: Full- Time / Permanent
- Salary Range: from 55,000 to 65,000 Yearly
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
- Workplace Location: 200-1209, rue Michael St N | Ottawa, ON, K1J 7T2
- Date Posted: September 2026
- Application Deadline: Applications accepted until the position is filled
ROLE SUMMARY The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall is seeking an Accounts Receivable and Revenue Officer to join its Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager or designate, the Accounts Receivable and Revenue Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely processing, recording, and reconciliation of accounts receivable and revenue transactions for the Archdiocese, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and parishes. The position is responsible for processing payments and deposits, preparing invoices for customers and parishes, maintaining accurate accounts receivable records, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring that financial transactions are appropriately recorded in the accounting system and general ledger. The role also serves as a key point of contact for parishes and other stakeholders on accounts receivable and revenue matters, while supporting month-end and year-end activities, reporting, and other accounting requirements as needed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Receivable & Revenue:
- Process and record incoming payments and cheques in a timely manner, ensuring supporting documentation is matched and payments are deposited to the appropriate fund.
- Prepare and process bank deposits, ensuring accurate coding to the appropriate general ledger accounts and departments.
- Enter deposit and payment information into the accounting system and applicable subledgers.
- Prepare and issue invoices to customers, parishes, and other stakeholders as required and upon appropriate authorization.
- Maintain accurate customer and parish accounts, including profiles, account history, invoices,
and supporting documentation.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on account-related matters and outstanding balances, where applicable.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and parishes regarding accounts receivable and revenue matters, responding to inquiries and resolving account-related issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Reconcile the Accounts Receivable subledger to the General Ledger control account for the Archdiocese, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Cemeteries.
- Review and transparent the Accounts Receivable clearing account on a monthly basis.
Reconciliations & General Accounting:
- Complete monthly reconciliations of Accounts Receivable balances to bank statements as part of the bank reconciliation process for the Archdiocese, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Cemeteries.
- Record and reconcile Special Collections payments received from parishes to the appropriate General Ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
- Record monthly investment-related transactions and entries in the appropriate funds.
- Record bank transactions, direct withdrawals, and direct deposits that are not processed through the Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable modules.
- Prepare reports and maintain accurate financial records, documentation, and filing systems.
- Support month-end and year-end accounting activities and financial reporting as required.
- Complete any ad hoc accounting and reporting requests as required by the Finance Officer or their designate.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field,
with a minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting or accounts receivable experience.
- Experience in accounts receivable, revenue processing, reconciliations, invoicing, and payment processing.
- Proficiency in accounting and financial systems; experience with ERP, accounting, or CRM systems is considered an asset.
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong service orientation and professionalism when working with customers, parishes, and internal stakeholders.
- Highly organized, with strong planning, time-management, multitasking, and follow-up skills.
- Demonstrated reliability, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to maintaining accurate and confidential financial records.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Finance and other departments.
- French proficiency is required. Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of the Roman Catholic Church and/or experience working with parishes is considered an asset.
- Must be able to obtain a recent criminal record check through the Archdiocese.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send your CV and cover letter to the following address:
[email protected]
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
CANDIDATE COMMUNICATION COMMITMENT:
We commit to notifying all candidates who are interviewed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days after the date of their final interview.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCESSIBILITY:
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in recruitment and selection processes.
📌 Accounts Receivable and Revenue Officer – Ottawa
🏢 The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall
📍 Ottawa