Senior Accountant - 91 - Admin
Top Benefits
About the role
What We Do
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.
Employees receive:
- 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.
The Role
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.
Key Responsibilities (May Include but are not limited to):
- Full-cycle accounts receivable: 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.
- Revenue recognition & month-end support: 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).
- Collections & A/R aging management: Maintain the A/R Aging Trial Balance by investigating outstanding invoices, sending monthly statements, and contacting clients for payment when accounts become delinquent.
- Issue resolution & accuracy: Verify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies between invoices, payments, and reconciliations; maintain continuity of the monthly invoice file.
- Bank reconciliation & GL investigation: Complete monthly bank reconciliations in a timely manner and investigate any general ledger discrepancies.
- Internal controls & collaboration: Meet with Managers/Directors as needed to discuss related issues; assist the Finance Director in establishing and maintaining internal controls.
- Billing to external agencies: Issue invoices to external agencies and analyze impact on financial records when appropriate.
- Cross-coverage & team support: Provide relief/support to Accounts Payable and Payroll functions as required.
- Audit liaison & accounting practices: 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
Qualifications:
- 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
Additional Information
- Hybrid work model (in-office 3 days/week; to commence once training completed, approximately 3 months after start date)
We thank all candidates but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Woodview welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and aboriginal persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. Woodview is committed to employment equity and diversity and a positive and supportive environment.
As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or AI-supported tools to assist with tasks such as application sorting, scheduling, and identifying relevant experience. Hiring decisions are made by people, and we regularly review our processes to support fairness and reduce bias.
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About Woodview mental health and autism services
Woodview offers services and support for children and youth facing mental health challenges and for those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We work in partnership with families who play an important role in our services. We work with schools and social service agencies to support children and youth and their families.
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Senior Accountant - 91 - Admin
Top Benefits
About the role
What We Do
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.
Employees receive:
- 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.
The Role
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.
Key Responsibilities (May Include but are not limited to):
- Full-cycle accounts receivable: 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.
- Revenue recognition & month-end support: 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).
- Collections & A/R aging management: Maintain the A/R Aging Trial Balance by investigating outstanding invoices, sending monthly statements, and contacting clients for payment when accounts become delinquent.
- Issue resolution & accuracy: Verify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies between invoices, payments, and reconciliations; maintain continuity of the monthly invoice file.
- Bank reconciliation & GL investigation: Complete monthly bank reconciliations in a timely manner and investigate any general ledger discrepancies.
- Internal controls & collaboration: Meet with Managers/Directors as needed to discuss related issues; assist the Finance Director in establishing and maintaining internal controls.
- Billing to external agencies: Issue invoices to external agencies and analyze impact on financial records when appropriate.
- Cross-coverage & team support: Provide relief/support to Accounts Payable and Payroll functions as required.
- Audit liaison & accounting practices: 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
Qualifications:
- 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
Additional Information
- Hybrid work model (in-office 3 days/week; to commence once training completed, approximately 3 months after start date)
We thank all candidates but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Woodview welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and aboriginal persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. Woodview is committed to employment equity and diversity and a positive and supportive environment.
As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or AI-supported tools to assist with tasks such as application sorting, scheduling, and identifying relevant experience. Hiring decisions are made by people, and we regularly review our processes to support fairness and reduce bias.
Not the right fit? Search for Accountant - 91 jobs in Burlington, ON
About Woodview mental health and autism services
Woodview offers services and support for children and youth facing mental health challenges and for those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We work in partnership with families who play an important role in our services. We work with schools and social service agencies to support children and youth and their families.