Accountant

Ontario Transit Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transit organization in Toronto is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage invoicing, vendor correspondence, and A/P tasks. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience, preferably in the construction sector, and a post-secondary education in accounting or business. This full-time role offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Disability Insurance

Dental Insurance

Extended medical insurance

Optional RRSP matching

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 2–5 years previous accounts payable experience, preferably in construction and high-volume environments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage payables inbox and track invoices for specific projects.
• Verify invoices against contracts; communicate revisions with vendors.
• Code and enter invoices in ERP, ensuring documentation is uploaded.
• Co-ordinate with project managers on invoice approvals.
• Assist in monthly A/P close and prepare corporate credit card reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Financial Accounting

Financial Reconciliation

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting or business

Tools

Timberline/Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the payables inbox for specific projects; track invoices received and correspondence with vendors on invoices and payments
• Verify invoices against contracts and progress billings to date communicating any revisions required with vendors and ensuring all proper documentation is included (i.e. WSIB statutory declaration etc.)
• Code and enter invoices in the ERP and ensure supporting documents are uploaded
• Review invoices submitted by vendors in the Vendor Portal communicating any revisions required with vendors
• Co‑ordinate with project managers on approval of invoices
• Setup new vendors in the ERP including legal name check and verifying HST registration
• Assist with co‑ordination for mailing out payments and providing payment confirmations to vendor; communicate timing of payments with vendors as required
• Prepare monthly corporate credit card reconciliations and allocations to projects
• Assist in monthly A / P close
• Other ad hoc items as required

Qualifications

• A post‑secondary degree or diploma in accounting or business is preferred though an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• 2–5 years previous accounts payable experience is required with a preference for experience in the construction industry and high‑volume environments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy proficiency with accounting software (such as Timberline / Sage or QuickBooks) and the Microsoft Office Suite

We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Extended medical insurance
• (Optional) RRSP matching
• Discretionary Bonus

Why OTG

Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG) located in the heart of Downtown Toronto where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees, organizes family events and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews, salary increases, comprehensive health benefits, generous RRSP matching, industry education support and career development opportunities.

At OTG we embrace diversity recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal‑opportunity employer encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous peoples, racialised peoples, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities. If you’re ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the world’s most diverse cities, don’t wait any longer—apply now!

While we appreciate your interest, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full‑time

Key Skills

• Internal Audit, Accounting, Tally, General Ledger Accounting, External Audit, Microsoft Excel, PMP, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Financial Reconciliation, Financial statement, Accounting and Finance, ACCA, CPA, Financial Reporting

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1