Accounts Payable Clerk - Level 2

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Winnipeg is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk, Level 2, responsible for the timely and accurate payments to suppliers for Shared Health operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a computerized accounting environment, combined with a high school education and a Business/Accounting diploma. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential. Applicants should be prepared for a thorough background check. Accommodation is available upon request.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and accurate payments to suppliers for goods and services.
• Provide information about payables and payments for reporting purposes.

Skills

Typing minimum 50 WPM

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of General Accounting concepts

Excellent communication skills in English

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem solving skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

Completion of high school education at Manitoba standards

Completion of Business/Accounting diploma

Job description

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Clerk, Level 2 is responsible for the timely and accurate payments to suppliers for goods and services acquired for Shared Health operations and for providing information about payables and payments for reporting purposes.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years in a computerized accounting environment required.

Education

• Completion of high school education at Manitoba standards required.
• Completion of Business/Accounting diploma from a recognized business college within the last 8 years required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Qualifications and Skills

• Typing minimum 50 WPM required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.
• Knowledge of General Accounting concepts and account coding required.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English required.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment required.
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and manage a large volume workload required.

Workplace and Safety Requirements

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Employment Equity

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.