Accounting Clerk

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Barrie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is looking for an Accounting Clerk to ensure financial transaction accuracy and managing claims. The role involves collaborating with various departments to optimize hospital revenue, requiring strong communication skills and relevant accounting qualifications.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience as an Accounting Clerk.
• Experience with Meditech and computer training needed.

Responsibilities

• Collect delinquent accounts to increase hospital revenue.
• Correct OHIP errors for resubmission.
• Manage claims to the Ministry of Health.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

One year of post-secondary community college level accounting

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Job Summary & Requirements

The Finance department is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and validity of all financial transactions. It produces month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and reports to external parties such as the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. The department monitors, controls, and reports on hospital assets, including billing for semi-private and private revenue, OHIP, and other revenue sources. It encompasses accounts payable (pharmacy), accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and reporting. The department collaborates with external partners to support a strong internal control framework and accurate financial reporting.

As an Accounting Clerk, your responsibilities include collecting delinquent accounts to increase hospital revenue, correcting OHIP errors for resubmission, and managing claims to the Ministry of Health. You will also provide coverage at the cashier station.

Job Requirements

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of post-secondary community college level accounting
• One year of experience as an Accounting Clerk
• Experience with Meditech and computer training

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Effective oral and written communication skills with staff and external partners
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team