Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable

Company Overview

Who We Are:

Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year-round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of events designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers.

The Stratford Festival is committed to ongoing work to support equity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression in all areas of our work. These areas include play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, production, design, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors.

Why You Should Apply:

• Creative work environment     
• Paid operational shutdown in December, with flexibility of days being used at alternative times during the year
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Employer matched RRSP
• Employee Assistance Program to encourage work-life balance and strong mental health
• Complimentary & discounted ticket offers and events
• Employee discounts on merchandise and event space
• Being a part of the magic of live theatre!

Job Description

The Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting the organization’s payment processing and reconciliation activities including processing invoices and ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.  This role involves ensuring proper invoice approvals, maintaining organized financial records, and responding to inquiries related to accounts payable.
Reporting to the Controller, the Finance Assistant collaborates with internal finance teams and other departments to support effective financial operations and reporting. This position also supports month-end and year-end closing processes and contributes to the continuous improvement of financial systems and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Verify and code accounts payable invoices for accurate input into the accounting system.
• Obtain necessary approvals for all accounts payable invoices in accordance with company policies.
• Record accounts payable transactions and related journal entries into the accounting system.
• Maintain organized records by filing paid invoices and expense reports in a systematic manner.
• Respond promptly and professionally to both internal and external accounts payable inquiries.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Adhere to the Stratford Festival Health & Safety Commitment and Procedures, and ensure that safe work practices and policies are supported and enforced within reporting structure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma program, typically a two year program, or equivalent, (i.e. Community college, Technical Institute or Trade School, etc.)  in  accounting or related field 
• 1 to 2 years  of related experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Knowledge of Microsoft GP and Tessitura considered an asset

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: meticulously review work and ensure accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Organization skills: create structure and optimally use resources to achieve results and ensure productivity
• Time Management: efficiently allocate and use time to meet goals and deadlines, prioritize tasks as necessary.
• Communication: actively listen and effectively transmit and receive information

This full-time posting is for an existing vacancy located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin as soon as possible. This position requires the candidate to work onsite, with remote available when required. Regular work hours for this position are Monday to Friday, but may require the candidate to work holiday and weekend hours as scheduled

Job Type: Full-Time - 6 Month Contract

Annual Salary: $36,500 - $40,500

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled