Accounts Payable Clerk - (223145)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria, Nova Scotia is seeking an individual to manage accounts payable duties including processing transactions, reconciling vendor accounts, and resolving inquiries. The successful candidate will have at least Grade 12 education, completion of an accounting course, and two years of related experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable duties such as batching, processing, and entering documents.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Answer related inquiries and report unresolved issues.

Skills

Keyboarding at 45 wpm

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Ability to operate equipment

Education

Grade 12 education

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: 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.