Accounts Payable Assistant (Temporary Full-Time for 1 year)

Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities. Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area. Accounts Payable Assistant - Temporary Full-Time for one year, with possibility of extension Responsible for the efficient functioning and proper maintenance of accounts payable, accounts receivable, residents' trust accounts and general ledger, and assisting in account reconciliations and financial reports, maintaining a good financial record keeping and recording system in the Finance Office.

Requirements

Two years Community College Diploma graduate or equivalent in Business or Accounting
Minimum three years bookkeeping experience
Accurate data entry skill, and attention to detail
Strong computer knowledge (MS Office) and experience in ACCPAC.
Satisfactory Police Vulernable Sector Screen Check result

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday an asset.
Has a driver's license and access to his/her own car an asset

Responsibilities

Provides accounting support in one or more of the following areas: resident and accounting related matters
Answers and follows up on enquiries related to accounts receivable and residents' trust account.
Prepares census report on residents
Reconciles accounts receivable balance between sub-ledger and general ledger.
Prepares accrual listing.
Inputs and reviews financial data into Accpac.
Prepares journal entries and adjusting entries e.g. inter-department charges, etc.
Issues invoices to residents and customers on a timely basis.
Sets up resident accounts.
Prepare resident billing, statements, receipts application and adjustments.
Handles and keeps proper record of receipts and disbursements of residents' trust accounts.
Collects revenue and deposits to bank on a timely basis
Reports and follows up on all outstanding accounts receivable accounts
Prepares or assists in preparing the financial and statistical reports as required by the government, funding authorities and other agencies e.g. Ministry of Health Long-term care return, Retails Sales Tax return, etc.
Assists in the preparation of financial statements for the year end.
Assists in the preparation of working papers for accounting, auditing and taxation
Keeps proper record, filing and backup of all relevant accounting and financial related support documentation
Works closely with the Finance Team and provides backup for other bookkeepers when required
Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
Other duties as assigned