Accounts Payable Clerk

The Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care

has an exciting opportunity for a

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

Accounts Payable Department

Posting Number:  9880

Position Type:  Temporary FT (Up to 18 months)

Shift Type:  Day shift, No weekends (subject to change)

Bi-Weekly

Hours:

70 Hours, 7 hrs/shift

Union:  SEIU CLERICAL

Hourly Pay Rate:  $26.52 - $28.90

Date Posted:  April 29, 2026

Internal Closing Date:  May 8, 2026

About Us

The Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care (BCCGC) serves as the corporate head office for the Baycrest Seniors Care family of companies, supporting our hospital, long-term care home, research centre, education programs and residential living communities. As the administrative and organizational hub of a system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, BCCGC brings people, our shared values and system-wide services together to strengthen care and experiences for older adults.

Grounded in the values of being inclusive, collaborative, ambitious, respectful and excellent, BCCGC fosters an environment where teams thrive and collaboration drives success. From enterprise planning to day-to-day operational support, BCCGC helps ensure the Baycrest vision — a world where every older person lives with purpose, fulfilment and dignity — comes to life.

Job Summary
The Corporate Financial Services department is responsible for meeting financial information requirements of both internal and external customers, including budgeting and planning, reporting, financial analysis and statistics, accounts payable and general accounting.

Key Responsibilities

Verifying documentation for payment requests received

Ensuring appropriate signing authority levels on requests for payment

Liaising with Supply Chain for payments processed through a Purchase Order

Matching payment documentation to remittances

Initiating and following-up on missing correspondence with Cost Centre Managers

Ensuring accuracy with taxes paid on invoices and ensuring appropriate rebates are applied

Ensuring appropriateness of cost centres and expense accounts used

Providing backup to Accounts Payable Supervisor and fellow Accounts Payable Clerk

Reconciling vendor statements on a monthly basis

Preparing journal entries (monthly accruals etc.) for review by the Accounts Payable Supervisor

Ensuring adherence to Baycrest policies and procedures

Adhering to infection control practices, policies and procedures

Processing payments according to Baycrest policies and terms of payment

Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Post-secondary school education in bookkeeping

Minimum of one (1) year related experience

Previous experience working in a health care/long-term care environment with knowledge of OHRS/MIS guidelines (healthcare chart of accounts) is an asset

Understanding of accounting and financial systems, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (‘GAAP’) and Public Sector Accounting Standards (‘PSAP’)

Working knowledge of the Freedom of Information & Personal Privacy Act (‘FIPPA’)

Knowledge of Meditech – Accounts Payable system and general ledger (Smartstream™) software an asset

Advanced computer skills and the ability to work with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook and accounting databases

Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and listening communication skills

Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills and the ability work effectively and accurately under pressure

Demonstrated excellent customer service skills

Ability to distil and articulate financial information into clear, concise messages, often for persons in non-financial roles

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