Accounts Payable Representative – SOCAN

Title of the Job: Accounts Payable Representative

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: We’re Hiring!Accounts Payable RepresentativeToronto, ONFull-TimeHybridWHO WE ARESOCAN is a not-for-profit copyright collective dedicated to ensuring music creators and publishers receive what they have rightfully earned for the use of their work. SOCAN supports and represents more than 180,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. Through licensing, global royalty collection and advocacy, we help creators to keep making the music that entertains, moves, and inspires usOUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-RACISMSOCAN thrives with a variety of viewpoints, identities, and backgrounds, and we are committed to anti-racism. Everyone is welcome to apply for our wide range of roles, regardless of gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, race, age, culture, sexual orientation, religious belief, or physical ability. Learn more about SOCAN’s commitment to .WHY WORK WITH US?

• Make a difference by supporting and collaborating with a vibrant and creative community
• Enjoy many options for workplace flexibility and work-life balance
• Get involved in the rapidly changing creative space
• Advocate for and empower the creative community
• Together, we’ll help music creators earn more income and make a living

WHAT WE OFFER

• 35-hour workweek schedule (possible flexible work options i.e., 4-day work week (position based)
• Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days)
• Virtual My Wellness program, including access to SOCAN fitness facility
• Annual Performance Incentive bonus (dependent on a personal and company performance)
• Defined contribution Pension Plan
• Comprehensive, health and dental benefits program
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment

ABOUT THE ROLEAs an Accounts Payable Representative, you will be responsible for all aspects of the Accounts Payable functions for SOCAN’S group of companies. This involves all operational duties in connection with payments, maintenance of controls and the documentation of policy and procedures.WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAccounts Payable:

• Audit and confirm all invoices and expenses have proper coding, approvals and are in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines
• Input vendor invoices and employee expense reports into the Finance system (CONCUR, EPICOR and PAYSTATION)
• Prepare cheques and direct deposit files for proper signatures and approvals
• Mail out and file all cheques and direct deposits for all vendors
• Download and export banking information from Royal Bank including e-commerce activities.
• Verify cashed cheques processed through our various Royal Bank accounts
• Conduct weekly transfer of funds between SOCAN’s various Royal Bank accounts
• Prepare journals entries
• Prepare month end account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations
• Process GST/HST/QST returns and payments monthly
• Other duties as required, which may include testing and other ad hoc projects

WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Accounting certificate or diploma would be an asset
• 2 years of AP Experience
• Knowledge of accounting software packages preferably CONCUR, EPICOR and Paystation
• Knowledge of e-commerce banking applications e.g. AP link
• Good working knowledge of MS word, excel and outlook
• General accounting skills and attention to detail
• General knowledge of GST/HST/QST tax rules
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATION:SOCAN is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. Should you require accommodations please contact us directly at [email protected] and we will make the necessary accommodations. Applications submitted to this email address will not be accepted.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYSOCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at SOCAN are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to applyHOW TO APPLYIf you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you:Thank you for your interest in our company; we will be in touch with those candidates we wish to interview.To learn more about SOCAN, go to . You can also follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook (@SOCANmusic/@SOCANmusique).

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