Senior Accountant

Near North District School Board • Burlington, Ontario • Full Time

Posted on Thu, May 7, 2026

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)

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