Job Posting Detail

Crescent School has been a leader in boys' education since 1913. Located on a beautiful, 37-acre campus in mid-Toronto, Crescent School has students in Grades 3 through 12. 

Our mission, Men of Character from Boys of Promise, enables each student to reach the full potential of his unique abilities. Character development drives everything we do. We are committed to mentoring and relational learning – which bring out the best in boys – and instilling core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and compassion. We nurture wellbeing while cultivating excellence in academics, arts, athletics, business, outreach, and robotics.

Our expertise is supported by exceptional resources, including high-tech learning spaces, modern libraries, a professionally equipped theatre, and superb athletic facilities.

Crescent School invites applications for the following position;

Accounts Payable and Purchasing Coordinator

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounts Payable and Purchasing Coordinator oversees the purchasing process for the School by receiving purchase orders, processing payments, tracking budgets, and recording data. 

Responsibilities:

• Processes purchase orders, payment requisitions, and payments (Cheques, EFT, and web payments)

• Maintains and reconciles accounts payable and encumbrance reports

• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements

• Assists in the financial statement closing process when required

• Ensures appropriate data is recorded for HST remittances and prepares monthly HST reports

• Assists with travel arrangements for staff by booking travel and accommodations, and processing payment of registration fees for conferences and excursions 

• Assists faculty with planning and budgeting for School excursions, maintains excursion files, bills students, and ensures funds are properly recovered 

• Works within current compliance processes, systems, and procedures and reports shortcomings

• Tracks  and distributes budget reports and brings variances to the attention of the department head while working within existing budgeting systems

• Oversees the administration of the School credit cards and processes payments

• Completes other duties as required

The successful candidate will:

• Communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing

• Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping 

• Display superior attention to detail

• Have good proficiency with computers (MS Office, Google Suite, Financial Edge as asset, or other related systems)

• Have experience with databases and the ability to manipulate data into reports

• Have the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and adjust priorities accordingly

• Demonstrate good problem-solving skills with a focus on creative resolution and continuous improvement

• Display a high degree of confidentiality when handling sensitive information

Knowledge, Education, Experience

• Postsecondary education in a related field

• 2+  years of related experience or equivalent in education and experience

For more information about Crescent School and employment opportunities please visit our website at www.crescentschool.org.

Please apply by submitting your cover letter and resume to recruitment.peopleandculture@crescentschool.org  and indicate “Application - Accounts Payable and Purchasing Coordinator” in the subject line. We thank all candidates in advance; only those being offered an interview will be contacted.

 Crescent School believes in the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and belonging. We value the unique life experience that each person brings and believe that human differences make us stronger. We strive to be a community where every person feels welcome and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Special accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available upon request.