Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Payable Department

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Toronto is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk for a temporary full-time position. Responsibilities include verifying payments and liaising with the Supply Chain. Candidates should have a post-secondary education in bookkeeping and relevant experience. This role offers competitive pay and benefits such as dental and health insurance, and participation in a pension plan.

Benefits

Vacation Entitlement

Health and Dental Benefit Plan

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year related experience
• Previous experience in health care environment preferred
• Understanding of GAAP and PSAP
• Knowledge of FIPPA

Responsibilities

• Verifying payment documentation
• Liaising with Supply Chain for payment processing
• Matching payment documentation to remittances
• Preparing journal entries for review

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Post-secondary education in bookkeeping

Tools

Microsoft Office

Meditech

Smartstream™

Job description

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

Accounts Payable Department

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (up-to 12 months)

Shift Type: Day, No Weekends (subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate: $25.94 - $28.26

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours

Hours of Work: 7 hrs /shift

Posting Number: 9309

Union: SEIU Clerical

Date Posted: October 21, 2025

Internal Closing Date: October 30, 2025

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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 include but are not limited to:

• 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

Additional Benefits:

• Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in Baycrest Health and Dental Benefit Plan
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail] or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen.

Job Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Position Type: Temporary

Position Job Status: Temporary, Full Time (Fixed Term 1 year or Greater)