At KEV, we help school districts eliminate the school finance blind spot. Our platform gives district finance teams real-time visibility and traceability into every dollar collected at the school level - whether it's cash, cheque, or digital. From field trips to fundraisers, we help them manage every dollar with confidence. More than 27,000 schools across North America trust KEV to manage over $8 billion annually. By unifying payments, accounting, and reporting, KEV simplifies life for bookkeepers, builds trust with parents, and gives finance leaders the oversight their current systems cannot. It's how we help schools stay compliant, reduce risk, and focus on what matters most, student success.
Backed by Five Arrows, the PE arm of Rothschild & Co., KEV is investing more than ever to support K-12 in a world of tighter budgets, rising scrutiny, and fast-changing tech. We're headquartered in Toronto, with offices across North America.
If you're excited by the idea of building tech that protects schools, empowers finance teams, and improves education through better systems, KEV is the place for you.
This role is for an active vacancy.
Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000. This range reflects expected compensation at the time of posting. Final offers may vary based on skills, experience, location, and internal equity.
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accounting Specialist is a key contributor to the Finance team, responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payment runs, and month-end close activities across multiple legal entities. This role carries particular depth in treasury operations, GL posting and Balance Sheet reconciliation, making it well suited to a candidate who has worked within a structured, multi-entity finance environment - ideally in a B2B SaaS or technology company.
Accounts Payable & Invoice Processing
- Process vendor invoices across KEV Group entities with accuracy and completeness
- Manage vendor master data, including onboarding new vendors and maintaining accurate payment details
- Prepare and execute weekly payment runs (ACH, EFT, wire) and obtain required approvals
- Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive supplier relationships
Tax, Treasury & Cash Management
- Support weekly cash position reporting across multiple bank accounts
- Assist with short-term cash flow forecasting by providing AP aging and upcoming payment schedules
- Liaise with banking contacts for payment investigations, stop payments, and account maintenance
- Maintain treasury documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls around disbursements
- Perform daily reconciliation in accordance of RPAA safeguarding guidelines
- File HST/GST/PST as well as US sales tax on a monthly basis
GL Accruals & Month-End Close
- Prepare recurring and non-recurring accrual journal entries (e.g., AP accruals, prepaid amortization, interest expense accruals, amortization and depreciation entries)
- Reconcile AP sub-ledger to the general ledger and investigate and clear variances monthly
- Maintain prepaid expense schedules and ensure accurate period-over-period amortization
- Assist with year-end audit requests
Process & Systems
- Work within Ramp for all AP transactions and NetSuite ERP for GL activities; identify opportunities for workflow improvements
- Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for all transactions
- Support implementation of automation tools as the organization scales
- 3–5 years of hands-on accounts payable experience in a multi-entity or multi-currency environment
- Pursuit of or completion of a CPA designation or accounting diploma is an asset
- High attention to detail, ability to manage competing deadlines, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
- Proficiency with a major ERP/accounting system (NetSuite preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation templates)
- Experience in a SaaS, technology is an asset
- Competitive compensation – We believe in rewarding great work with fair, competitive pay.
- Meaningful benefits– Because your well-being matters; both at work and at home.
- Retirement Savings Support – We help you plan for your future with company-matched programs, including RRSP matching in Canada and 401(k) contributions in the U.S.
- Professional development – We invest in your growth with ongoing learning, stretch opportunities, and continuing education, including KEV Academy for onboarding and skill-building, plus KEV University, our online platform offering a wide range of courses.
- Hybrid model – 3 days in the office to collaborate and connect, with flexibility the rest of the week.
- Flexible PTO – Take the time you need to recharge with close to 4 weeks of vacation and a company-wide holiday closure
- Office perks – Enjoy a fully stocked snack bar and occasional catered lunches—because we know that great conversations (and ideas) often start around good food.
Why You’ll Love Working at KEV
- Make a real difference every day – At KEV, your work supports children, parents, and schools across North America. We don’t just build software, we create solutions that simplify lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is rooted in impact, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of K-12 education.
- The KEV Way – At KEV, you’ll never feel stuck in the status quo. You’ll be part of a team that’s constantly questioning, improving, and innovating—always with one guiding focus: How does this help our schools and the students they serve? It’s a culture that challenges you to do your best work while reminding you why it matters.
- Grow with us – We’re scaling fast, and so are our people. At KEV, you’ll have real opportunities to learn, develop, and shape your career. Whether advancing in your role or exploring a new path, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
- Work alongside excellence – You’ll be part of a team with integrity who treat their colleagues with respect. who are accomplished but humble, collaborative but accountable. It’s a place where you can do your best work while feeling supported and inspired by the people around you.
- Celebrate Community and Culture – At KEV, we connect, recognize, and celebrate our people. Join Club KEV for team-building fun, hear directly from customers in our Voice of Customer Series, stay aligned with Monthly Townhalls, and be inspired by the KEVite Awards, where top contributors are recognized by their peers.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by an individual joining the KEV team in this or any other capacity.
KEV Group is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with your recruiter.
KEV Group is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.
KEV may use AI-enabled tools to support components of our recruitment process. These tools are used to support human decision making. All hiring decisions are made by our People and Culture team in partnership with Hiring Managers.
