Job Accountant in Toronto

JOB POSTING – Accountant, Accounts Payable

Organization: Right To Play International

Department/Division: Finance

Work Location: Toronto, Canada

Work Arrangement: A combination of in-office and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play’s

work arrangement and the operational needs of the department

Authorized to work in: Canada (Eligible to work legally without requiring sponsorship or work permit)

Target Hiring Range: CAD 52,000 – 54,000 per annum (before taxes)

Target Start Date: July 2023

Contract Duration: Full-time / Permanent

Application Closing Date: May 10, 2023 23:59 EDT

ABOUT US:

Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity
through the power of play. We help millions of children each year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent
life-threatening diseases and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the leading global development
organization that uses play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and
inequality.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 15 countries in Africa,
Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada;
London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.

With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion

• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate

• Display Courage – Act with integrity

• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another

• Be Playful – Have fun at work
  

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about
the five pillars of our Culture Code.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accountant, Accounts Payable is responsible for the daily, full-cycle

administration of the accounts payable function. You will be responsible for ensuring that payables are accurately

processed and reconciled, reviewing and processing a high volume of invoices to ensure compliance with all

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policies and guidelines, and flagging/following-up on any overdue items.

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WHAT YOU’LL DO:

#1: Invoice Processing and Vendors/Credit Card Process (50% of Time):

• Receive, review, and process invoices, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) requests, and/or other related

• Verify and process vendor invoices. Perform calculations to determine appropriate payment, amounts,

• Process EFT payments to vendors on a weekly basis or as requested

• Post A/P transactions and General Ledger transactions on a daily basis

• Ensure up-to-date bank balance for CAD/USD accounts and send it to the Controller, Global on a daily

• Prepare monthly Credit Card Statement and provide outstanding Credit Card list

• Record and review each Credit Card transaction and upload it into the A/P batch

• Apply accounts payable invoices to the payment

• Process monthly payments online for credit card and other bills, etc.

• Process Journal Entries and submit to the Controller, Global for approval

• Deposit weekly cheques, provide a copy of the deposit slip, and update bank balances

• Create and send the Purchase Order (PO) for air tickets for Canadian employees

• Process Monthly Allocations

#2: Employee Expenses for Staff Located in Canada (20% of Time):

• Process employee advances as requested by EFT or WT

• Receive and review travel expenses/cash/credit card expense reports. Perform calculations to determine

• Inform staff of outstanding balances in the Employee Advance Account

• Post G/L batches into Microsoft Dynamics 365 (S365)

#3: Wire Transfers & Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) (20% of Time):

• Wire transfers/EFT to Projects/Vendors/Expat salaries as & when required

• Create and update wire transfer templates through Scotia Bank website

• Process wire transfers/EFT through Scotia Bank and request exchange rates from Western Union and

• Provide list of total wire transfers/EFT and the differences in exchange rates

• Prepare/enter and post wire transfer/EFT vouchers into Microsoft Dynamics 365 (S365)

• Ensure sufficient funds for wire transfer/EFT

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Street and Courier Address: 43 Front St E, Unit 200, Toronto, ON M5E 1B3

#4: Reconciliation, Filing, and Other Tasks as Assigned (10% of Time):

• Reconcile the accounts payable sub ledger on a monthly basis

• Reconcile vendor statements, make phone calls, and resolve discrepancies

• File and review contracts, update contract list, and assign contract number

• File paid invoices/wire transfers/credit card and other related documents

• Reconcile credit cards to the general ledger account on a monthly basis

• Other responsibilities as required

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WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience
  

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years accounts payable experience

• Experience in handling the reconciliations of accounts payable, accruals, and prepaid expenses
  

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to work well under pressure, handling multiple demands that are non-sequential

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently

• Ability to use discretion, and maintain confidentiality

• Keen attention to detail

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent time and priority management skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Solid understanding of financial control policies/procedures

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (S365) accounting software
  

LANGUAGES:

• Fluency in spoken and written English

BONUS IF YOU’LL BRING (NOT ESSENTIAL):

• Experience working within a non-profit organization

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Street and Courier Address: 43 Front St E, Unit 200, Toronto, ON M5E 1B3

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children

and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised

on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful).

You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play”

is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.

• Competitive salary and benefits (e.g. Group RRSP Plan, gym membership)

• Flexible work arrangements (e.g. work from home and flex hours)

• 15 days annual leave

• Up to 3 personal days per year

• Up to 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year

• Annual learning week

• Annual staff recognition awards

• Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices (Global Buddy Chat, Facebook Workplace)

• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives

• Wellness programs

• Playful activities and events
  

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the

application link.

Application Link: https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/123612-accountant-accounts-payable/486284-

application-form/en

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting

of applications will begin immediately and interviews may be held before the closing date.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion,
age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically
disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly
environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy
work-life balance.

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require
any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout
the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email

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at careers@righttoplay.com. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an
accessible candidate experience.

We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the

safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a

satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening or equivalent criminal check as a condition of employment.

EMPLOYEE VACCINE POLICY:

To protect the health and safety of our employees and the communities we serve, Right To Play requires all

employees and volunteers based in Canada to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The successful candidate will

be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.

Ph one: + 1 41 6 498 1922 Mailing Address: PO Box 108, Toronto Adelaide Retail, Toronto, ON M5C 2H8 Website: righttoplay.com
Street and Courier Address: 43 Front St E, Unit 200, Toronto, ON M5E 1B3