We are partnering with an organization within the broader public sector to support the recruitment of a full-time Accountant (AP/AR) opportunity with a well-established public sector organization based in Guelph, ON. The role offers a fantastic blend of meaningful work, flexibility, and strong team culture. Here are the key details:

Job Title: Accounts Payable/Receivable (AP/AR)

Location: Guelph, ON (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Hours: 7-hour workday, with flexible start times between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM

Reports To: Controller

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable (AP):

  • Process and verify invoices accurately and in a timely manner.

  • Manage vendor relationships and address any billing issues.

  • Prepare and execute weekly disbursements.

  • Maintain organized records of all AP transactions.

• Accounts Receivable (AR):

  • Generate and issue invoices to members and clients.

  • Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments.

  • Conduct collections activities as necessary, including outreach to delinquent accounts.

• Financial Reporting:

  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.

  • Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.

  • Generate reports detailing accounts payable and receivable status.

  • Utilize Excel for reporting purposes, employing functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

• Software Utilization:

  • Operate QuickBooks for general accounting functions.

  • Utilize BEANWORKS, our AP/AR system, for processing and tracking transactions

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable and receivable roles.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions; familiarity with macros is not required.

• Experience with QuickBooks and BEANWORKS or similar AP/AR systems is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a service-oriented mindset.

• Experience in a non-profit or regulated environment is advantageous.

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Company DescriptionAltis Recruitment represents the nation's top talent for contract, temporary and permanent work within the areas of: Finance and accounting, construction and property management, administration, IT and senior-specialized roles. Each year, we partner with over 3,500 client employers and create over 8,500 placements for candidates within the private sector, all levels of government, crown corporations as well as non-profit organizations.Company DescriptionAltis Recruitment represents the nation's top talent for contract, temporary and permanent work within the areas of: Finance and accounting, construction and property management, administration, IT and senior-specialized roles. Each year, we partner with over 3,500 client employers and create over 8,500 placements for candidates within the private sector, all levels of government, crown corporations as well as non-profit organizations.