Accounts Payable Clerk

Come Build Hope and Homes with Us!

Accounts Payable Clerk- Full Time

Hamilton, Ontario

Salary:  $45,700-$56,300

Closing Date for Applications:  January 31st, 2025.

Position Description: As a motivated Accounts Payable Clerk, you will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining Indwell’s accounts payable functions. Your responsibilities will include processing invoices, ensuring accurate and timely payments, and maintaining financial records in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.   

What matters to you? Being in a work culture that operates out of their core values of DIGNITY, LOVE and HOPE- embracing diversity, promoting equality and inclusion. A place that sees you as a LEADER contributing your individuality to champion the vision of creating communities that TRANSFORM lives.       

About Indwell:  For 50 years, founded in 1974, Indwell is a Christian charity providing supportive housing that transforms lives. Every door we open together becomes a solution to homelessness.  We are the fastest growing developer of new supportive housing in Ontario creating affordable, high quality, energy efficient housing communities, coupled with supportive programs, to over 1200 tenants to meet their needs of health, wellness, and belonging.      To learn more, go to:  www.indwell.ca

Hours of Work/Location:  Full time 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday. 9am-5pm. Based at Hamilton Main Office: 1430 Main St. East.    

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:    

• Matching purchase orders with invoices and ensuring purchase orders have been prepared where required according to company policy.
• Process and verify invoices for payment, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.

• Enter large volume of invoices and code accurately in accounting software.

• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update accounts payable records, including vendor information and payment history.
• Process and verify all utility bills for payment, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company procedures.
• Process and record all utility bill payments.
• Prepare and process checks and electronic payments.
• Assist in the preparation of month-end reporting and reconciliations.
• Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal staff regarding accounts payable issues.
• Assist with audit preparation by providing necessary documentation and reports.
• Support other accounting and administrative functions as needed.  

WHAT YOU WILL BE BRING:   

• A bookkeeping or accounting diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in an Accounts Payable Clerk or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and financial procedures.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office (Excel, Word).  Experience with Yardi software is an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

We want you to thrive:    

• Vacation: 3 weeks (15 days) paid with 8 HEAL days (sick and personal appointments) per year
• Extensive Benefits: Extended health (100% medication coverage- some exceptions may apply), dental and vision care.  Life Insurance and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program: primary care and professional consulting services 
• Group RRSP: Indwells contributes 5% of salary
• New Staff Orientation Days
• Professional and Personal Development: annual Leadership Conference (themed with guest speaker) + Spiritual Ranch Retreat (reflection and recharge with various outdoor activities).  Clifton Strengths Finder Assessment facilitated by People Developer for mentoring opportunities, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Indigenous Cultural Competency and 2SLGBTQ Awareness + more 
• Social Events:  Indwell’s Hope and Homes annual signature events to celebrate the important work we do + team gatherings

We’re seeking to create a diverse work culture with qualified individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.  Our employment, supports and services are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.  And we especially invite applications from Black, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities and intersectionalities. Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith.  

Inspired to JOIN OUR TEAM, we invite you…  

To APPLY:  Please forward your cover letter and resume to our website: www.indwell.ca/careers. We thank all for your interest; however, only those applicants that are being considered will be notified.   

Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.      

Accommodation will be provided to applicants who make their needs known in advance for the duration of the hiring process as required under Indwell’s Employment policy.