Accounts Clerk

Job Description

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 a Accounts Clerk, you will verify and process payment invoices for goods and services for Ontario Health atHome expenditures by processing billing information in client sub-systems, and completes data entry of billing and payment information in the financial information system. The Accounts Clerk ensures all invoices are processed, investigated, and reconciled in an efficient and timely manner.

By applying your health care administrative support experience – you will have the opportunity to play a lead 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 and work-life balance.

What will you do?

• Provide verifying and processing information received from suppliers in client sub-system (CHRIS database)
• Match receipts and remittance advices with invoices to validate information
• Data entry of purchasing/billing/payment information into sub-systems and financial information system
• Verify all provider rates entry in client sub-system and information system to avoid inaccurate payments
• Identify/investigate discrepancies between Ontario Health atHome information and supplier submissions
• Receive and review all purchase requisitions to ensure transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
• Process purchase orders and complete purchasing
• Distribute cheques, billing/payment information to suppliers

What must you have?

• A Grade 12 diploma (minimum) including General Level Business and Commerce Courses
• 2+ years’ related office experience
• Accurate keyboarding/data-entry skills
• Proficient with database software, MS Word, Excel, and other applications in a Windows environment
• Thorough knowledge of CHRIS database, Great Plains, MS Excel, and Accounting principles
• Ability to apply knowledge of budgeting, financial and accounting policies, controls, processes and best practices
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Advanced multi-tasking skills, with the ability to meet performance and service goals
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team and interact tactfully and sensitively with patients from wide-ranging cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong listening skills
• 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?

• A college diploma in the health or social services field, or business/office administration
• Familiarity with office administrative procedures/concepts
• Knowledge of services provided by Ontario Health atHome
• 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 continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer:

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
• Valuable development opportunities
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
• $25.15 - $27.50 per hour based on 37.5 hours per week

Who are we?

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

Why join us?

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.