Accounts Payable Clerk - (223145)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to perform accounts payable duties such as processing, entering, and matching documents. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education, complete a recognized accounting course, and possess two years of relevant experience. Key skills include effective communication, organizational abilities, and the capability to resolve discrepancies. This position is vital for maintaining vendor relationships and ensuring timely payments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable duties like batching, processing, and paying documents.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve related discrepancies.
• Respond to inquiries and report unresolved issues.

Skills

Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm

Effective verbal and written communication

Effective interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Ability to operate equipment

Education

Grade 12 and recognized accounting course

Two years' recent related experience

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

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.