Accounting Clerk

Home and Community Care Support Services; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Home and Community Care Support Services is seeking an Accounting Clerk responsible for performing accounts payable functions. The role requires strong organizational, data-entry, and communication skills, along with a business diploma. Join our inclusive team and contribute to accessible, patient-centred care while enjoying comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation packages

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of a three-year diploma from an accredited college or university.
• 2 years related experience is an asset.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Verify invoices for completeness and accuracy.
• Process purchase orders and ensure authorization.
• Liaise with vendors on Accounts Payable issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data-entry skills

Communication skills

Education

Three-year diploma in business administration

Post-secondary education in accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Are you experienced in performing accounts payable functions and seeking a career supporting the healthcare industry? Are you highly organized, detail-oriented and able to work accurately in a busy environment with frequent interruptions? Are you seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in an organization that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As an Accounting Clerk , you will perform all accounts payable functions and be responsible for the accurate, complete and timely preparation of payments to vendors for authorized purchases.

By applying your accounts payable processing experience – you will have the opportunity to play a key role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness andwork-life balance.

What will you do?

• Verify invoices and related backup for completeness and accuracy;
• Process purchase orders as required and prepares backup for payment processing;
• Ensure appropriate authorization is received prior to payment processing;
• Record appropriate G / L account on invoice as required;
• Monitor invoice backup for charge backs to third parties, and code to G / L as appropriate for recovery;
• Prepare cheques for approval and distribute cheques / remittance slips;
• Liaise with vendors on issues related to Accounts Payable;
• Maintain an up-to-date list of active vendors and service providers;
• Maintain organized records of transactions processed.

Reconciliation of approved vendor invoice submissions

• Process invoices within the billing schedule;
• Reconcile RA reports on a weekly, biweekly and / or monthly basis;
• Reconcile quarterly service utilization reports with RA reports;
• Assist with the preparation of contractual rate adjustments and retroactive payments;
• Monitor vendor submissions for contract compliance;
• Respond to Service Provider inquiries as appropriate.

Finance Department Support :

• Prepare reports and analysis on financial / statistical activities as assigned;
• Maintain file on various expenditures for month end use;
• Prepare reimbursement submissions for Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (clients) on a timely basis;
• Provide accounting and administrative support to the Finance Department;
• Account payable team backup in their absence.

What must you have?

• Minimum of a three (3) year diploma from an accredited college or university in business administration or equivalent;
• Post-secondary school education in accounting;
• 2 years related experience an asset;
• Accurate keyboarding / data-entry skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comprehensive working knowledge of accounting software (GL, AP, Purchasing, ;
• Working knowledge with the CHRIS system would be an asset
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

What would give you the edge?

• Knowledge of OHaH South East services.
• Ability to speak French or another second language

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuouslearning, growth and innovation, we offer :

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
• Salary : $24.53 - $29.47 / hour

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery , and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type : Temporary Full Time (up to 7 months)

Initial Assignment : Finance

Hours in a Bi-weekly Period : seventy (70)

FTE : 1.0

Reports To : Manager, Patient Services Billings

Department : Finance

Group : CUPE

Location : Belleville, Brockville, Kingston or Smith Falls