Senior Accountant - 91 - Admin

Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services • Burlington, ON

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services offers a broad spectrum of services for children, youth and their families facing mental health challenges. We work in direct partnership with children, youth and their families as well as with schools and social service agencies to ensure families are receiving the support they need, when and where they need it. We are committed to providing individualized, client-centred services and supports based on our values of accountability, respecting others, working together, leading, innovation and learning and our commitment to staff. Woodview goes above and beyond to engage individuals and families by providing high quality mental health and autism services and supports that inspires hope and strengthens lives. The Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable (A/R) Coordinator plays an integral role in the Finance Team by taking the lead on Woodview’s full-cycle Accounts Receivable function. The role ensures accurate and timely billing and receivables processing, supports general accounting aligned to A/R, and contributes to process improvement, collections, journal entries, reconciliations, and stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Business, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 3+ years of accounts receivable experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with different levels within the agency
• Solid understanding of computerized accounting systems
• Working knowledge of SAGE, Excel, and Ceridian/DayforceHCM
• Accuracy and attention to detail under tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures; perform other tasks as assigned

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the A/R function by preparing and sending timely invoices to fee-for-service clients; deposit and record cash receipts in the accounting system; and forward receipts to clients; assist clients with follow-up as needed.
• Perform monthly revenue recognition reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and support month-end reconciliations including working papers and journal entries (deferred revenue, A/R control account, A/R subsidiary ledger).
• Maintain the A/R Aging Trial Balance by investigating outstanding invoices, sending monthly statements, and contacting clients for payment when accounts become delinquent.
• Verify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies between invoices, payments, and reconciliations; maintain continuity of the monthly invoice file.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations in a timely manner and investigate any general ledger discrepancies.
• Meet with Managers/Directors as needed to discuss related issues; assist the Finance Director in establishing and maintaining internal controls.
• Issue invoices to external agencies and analyze impact on financial records when appropriate.
• Provide relief/support to Accounts Payable and Payroll functions as required.
• Liaise with external auditors on A/R matters; assist with financial statement analysis as needed; ensure adherence to established accounting principles and Woodview policies/procedures.
• Other duties as required and assigned

Benefits

• A meaningful job that inspires hope and strengthens lives
• A positive culture and supportive environment that offers flexibility
• A comprehensive benefits package including extended healthcare and dental coverage
• A generous vacation entitlement (entry-level full-time employees can expect to receive 2- 3 weeks paid vacation to start)
• A commitment to wellness in the workplace as well as ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree