Accounting Clerk Accounts Receivable

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a temporary full-time Accounts Receivable Administrative Assistant. Responsibilities include managing billing and collections functions, preparing and mailing invoices, and providing customer service. The ideal candidate has a background in accounting or finance, proficiency in MS Office, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time role with shifts from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years accounting / finance experience.
• Proficiency in computers, i.e., MS Office programs (Word, Excel & Outlook).
• Excellent documentation abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mail invoices to patients.
• Review reports and post charges and payments daily to patient accounts.
• Identify and resolve payment discrepancies.

Skills

Vendor Invoices

Customer Service

Collection calls

A / R Management

General Ledger Accounting

Excel

Education

Post-secondary accounting / finance courses

Job description

Position Overview

This position is responsible for accounts receivable related administrative billing and collections functions including insurance claim submissions billing preparation cash handling contacting delinquent accounts reviewing reports and posting charges communicating with patients and processing payments filing clerical duties and other tasks as assigned.

• Prepare and mail invoices to patients
• Review reports and post charges and payments daily to patient accounts
• Identify and resolve payment discrepancies
• Review delinquent accounts and contact patients to secure payment
• Create and maintain reports spreadsheets and files
• Answer phones voicemailsfax email on account enquires and post payments to patient accounts.
• Providing customer service to patients / HHS staff processing payments preparing bank deposits and other related cashiering services.
• Will perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission vision and values of accountability respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Post secondary accounting / finance courses and demonstrate a strong accounting knowledge
• Minimum 1-2 years accounting / finance experience
• Cashier or Call Centre experience considered an asset
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects with strict deadlines
• Proficiency in computers i.e. MS Office programs (Word Excel & Outlook)
• Excellent documentation abilities with attention to detail
• Proven interpersonal and communications skills across all levels of the organization with a customer service focus
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate initiative and flexibility to meet departmental needs
• Previous health care accounting experience in a hospital environment is an asset
• Physically able to sit stand walk occasional lift and / or carry approximately 20lbs
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Additional Information

Status : Temporary Full-time (Approx. 6 months)

Hours : Monday to Friday - 7.5 hour day shifts 0800 - 1600 (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary : $30.462 to $38.051 per hour

Date posted : October 28 2025

Internal applications due by : November 4 2025

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity equity and inclusion throughout our operations policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do motivated by a job well done and as committed to excellence quality and patient satisfaction as we are wed like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health Safety & Wellness team prior to their start date as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare's Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Vendor Invoices,Customer Service,Collection calls,A / R Management,credit memos,Past due Account,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Excel,Payroll,Account Balances,Credit Card,Financial statement,Delinquents Account,CPA

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1