Accounts Payable Specialist- Toronto

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Toronto is seeking an Accounting Clerk to manage accounts payable transactions. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of administrative or restaurant operations experience and a relevant diploma or degree. Competence in Microsoft Excel is essential. Join a workplace dedicated to respect and fairness with competitive benefits including health and wellness coverage.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid vacation, sick, and personal days

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP matching

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an administrative or restaurant operations role.
• Experience performing accounting functions preferred.
• Self-starter and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Enter, post, and reconcile accounts payable batches.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Organize and match bills and cheque demands.

Skills

Accounting functions

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)

Customer service skills

Education

College diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 1993 by Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini, Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality is recognized as one of Canada’s leading restaurant and event groups. With locations in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton. O&B’s diverse portfolio includes a collection of unique and innovative restaurants, event spaces, food halls and several strategic partnerships.

O&B’s restaurants include à la carte dining, quick service, catering, and special events. The company’s private dining and events division, Oliver & Bonacini Events and Catering, manages several large-scale event venues.

Oliver & Bonacini credits its success to developing a strong corporate culture where food, quality and service are valued above all else. With even further expansion ahead, Oliver & Bonacini’s food and service excellence standards remain the main focus of the company’s vision.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group life & disability insurance
• 50% dining discount for all O&B for you and up to 3 guests
• RRSP matching
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Description

Perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Entering, posting and reconciling accounts payable batches
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding balances or discrepancies
• Sort, organize and match bill and cheque demands
• Reconcile and set up invoices for payment processing, e.g. on receipt, 15 days or month-end
• Maintain company accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Correspond with vendors and internal stakeholders and react to inquiries
• Maintain filing systems & office organization
• Prepare outgoing mail
• General administrative duties such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, faxing, sending emails.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1-3 years working experience in a similar administrative or restaurant operations capacity
• College diploma (DEC) or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required; additional accounting coursework or CPA PREP courses considered an asset.
• Experience performing accounting functions an asset
• Practical working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like VLOOKUP, PivotTables, conditional formatting, and data validation an asset
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Self starter, flexible, and able to work independently
• Ability to multi-task, and change priorities constantly as needed in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional telephone etiquette
• Superior customer service skills in addition to impeccable personal presentation required
• Ability to work from our office at Yonge and Eglinton in Toronto, ON
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Additional Information

At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **