Job Description

Salary:

Yonge Street Mission (YSM) is a vibrant, non-profit Christian organization leading a collective movement to end chronic poverty in Toronto.

Since 1896, weve worked to transform the lives of people living with poverty, going beyond immediate needs by offering wrap-around support via holistic programs and services, and a pathway which enables vulnerable youth, families in need, adults experiencing poverty and vulnerable communities to move from surviving to thriving.

To make this happen, we are passionate about investing in the people we work with, and look for a diverse range of staff who are key for us to advance our mission: Christians who have a heart for neighbours in need, a desire to transform the lives of our community members, and who believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect.

If you are inspired by our vision and feel a true call to contribute to YSMs work, wed love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

As a staff member at YSM, some of the things you can look forward to includea values-based and highly collaborative and engaging work environment with a high value on staffs mental health and well-being; meaningful, innovative and impactful work, with opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children, families, and the community, as well asflexible hybrid work arrangements.Our competitive Total Rewards compensation package also includesGroup RRSP matching, annual leave and paid personal days, comprehensive health and dental care coverage, an Employee and Family Assistance Program that includes counselling services by Christian professionals, and numerous other perks.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to effectively manage YSM accounts payable. This position will be responsible for the processing of all invoices, receipts, and credit card transactions through the Pyrus invoice processing system and the Financial Edge accounting system. This position will manage all users in the Pyrus system to accurately ensure all transactions are properly recorded in the accounting system, and will manage the accounts payable, processing of payments by cheque and EFT, journal entries, AP reconciliations, bank reconciliations, HST preparation and submission, and other ad hoc transactions. The position is responsible for processing deposits through remote deposit capture (RDC). The position is a full-time role reporting to the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for management of accounts payable module in Financial Edge NXT (FE NXT)
Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendors, transactions, and vendor payments in the accounting system
Resolve accounts payable discrepancies and perform vendor account reconciliations
Ensure the integrity and processing within the Pyrus expense reporting system and provide training for new users of the system
Process vendor payments by cheque and electronic funds transfer (EFT)
Process cheque deposits using remote deposit capture (RDC)
Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any issues causing backlog
Month- end close procedures: complete adjusting journal entries and ensure all transactions are processed
Responsible for accounts payable reconciliation and bank account reconciliations
Prepare the semi-annual HST claim submission
Prepare adhoc reports as required by the finance department
Support the recommendation, implementation and maintenance of process improvements within the department

Qualifications:

3-5 years experience in accounts payable required
Post secondary education in accounting, finance or business-related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
Strong MS Office skills with intermediate to advanced level MS Excel skills
Ability to work in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated personal commitment to YSMs principles of faith, mission and values

Compensation: YSM offers market competitive rates and will pay a starting salary of $47,371.37 for this role, combined with a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks.

Deadline for Application: Until Filled

While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

YSM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please note that this position is for an existing vacancy, and YSM do not use any form of artificial intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment process. These stages include candidate screening and shortlisting, assessment and selection.

Learn more about YSM atwww.ysm.ca

Date Posted: April 7, 2026

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