Accounts Payable Clerk

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nanaimo is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to perform essential accounts payable duties, reconcile vendor accounts, and resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate has Grade 12 education, a recognized accounting course, and two years of related experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Two years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable duties such as batching, processing, and matching documents.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and answer related inquiries.
• Resolve problems and discrepancies as required.

Skills

Keyboarding at 45 wpm

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Effective interpersonal skills

Supervisory ability

Work organization

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 12

Recognized accounting course

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position..

Reports to Accounts Payables Supervisor. Performs accounts payable duties such as batching, processing, entering, matching, and paying documents according to established guidelines, by operating a personal computer and related software tools. Reconciles vendor accounts, answers related inquiries, resolves problems and discrepancies as required, and reports unresolved issues to the appropriate person.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized accounting course and two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD176.pdf