Job Opportunity

Position: Bookkeeper / Accounts Payable Specialist
Organization: Rowan Tree Children's School
Location: This position is Remote, but Rowan Tree Children’s School operates out of Peterborough, ON. We encourage those nearby to apply.

We’re looking for a Bookkeeper / Accounts Payable Specialist with QuickBooks experience to join our small, dedicated team. This role is ideal for someone who values accuracy and organization, enjoys working collaboratively, and wants to contribute to a caring, community-oriented workplace.

You’ll be responsible for managing invoices, vendor payments, payroll, and account reconciliations — all essential pieces that help keep our organization running smoothly and sustainably.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

Invoice Processing

• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices into QuickBooks with care and accuracy.
• Verify details for compliance and follow up on any discrepancies.

Payment Management

• Prepare and process timely vendor payments by check, ACH, or other electronic methods.
• Maintain organized and accessible digital records of all financial transactions.

Payroll

• Process full-cycle payroll in compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
• Maintain employee data (new hires, changes, terminations, ROEs, and group insurance updates).
• Review and reconcile payroll reports, including deductions and tax filings.
• Respond to payroll-related questions with professionalism and care.

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Reconcile vendor statements and the accounts payable ledger to ensure accuracy.
• Support the finance team with month-end closing activities and account reconciliations.

Vendor Communication

• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors.
• Respond to inquiries promptly and collaborate with internal team members to resolve payment issues.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in accounts payable or bookkeeping; payroll experience is an asset.
• QuickBooks Proficiency: Essential—comfortable managing daily financial tasks within QuickBooks.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet tools.
• Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding of accounts payable processes, general ledger management, and basic accounting principles.
• Attention to Detail: Careful and precise in data entry, invoice review, and reconciliation.
• Organizational Skills: Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and keep financial records in excellent order.
• Communication & Teamwork: Clear communicator with a collaborative spirit and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Location: This position is Remote, but Rowan Tree Children’s School operates out of 780 Argyle Street (The Village on Argyle), Peterborough.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume, cover letter describing your experience, a brief biography, and three references (with contact information) to: info@rowantreeschool.ca, subject: "Attn: Hiring Committee - Bookkeeper / Accounts Payable Specialist",  Attn: Hiring Committee

Please state “Bookkeeper / Accounts Payable Specialist” Application in the subject line.

We thank all candidates for their submissions; however, we will only contact candidates we feel are the best suited for this position.

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