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