Accounts Payable Specialist - Nonprofit Finance

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NorWest Co-op Community Health is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Clerk (Accounts Payable) to join our Finance Department in Winnipeg, MB. The role handles vendor and employee reimbursements, cheque processing, and month-end activities, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

The successful candidate will have 1–2 years in accounts payable, a college diploma in Accounting or related field, and strong MS Office skills. Experience with Great Plains Dynamics and PayWorks is an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years in accounts payable or related finance role.
• Familiarity with MS Office.
• Experience in non-profit/community health setting is asset.
• Knowledge of GAAP and ethical business practices.
• Ability to learn and use new financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Process all aspects of Accounts Payable including vendor, contractor, and employee reimbursements
• Prepare and process cheques and obtain appropriate signatures in accordance with NorWest policies and procedures
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and financial reports, including cash receipt reports and other financial entries
• Assist the Finance Department with year-end preparation and the annual audit process
• Work collaboratively with the Finance Department to ensure finance-related tasks are completed accurately and within established deadlines
• Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date financial files
• Respond to requests for accounting and financial information in a timely and professional manner
• Provide backup support to other Finance functions as required
• Prepare Accounts Receivable as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

1–2 years experience

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting diploma

Bookkeeping/Payroll

Business Administration

Post-secondary in Accounting/Finance (asset)

Tools

MS Office

Great Plains Dynamics

Management Reporter

PayWorks

Job description

NorWest Co-op Community Health is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Clerk (Accounts Payable) to join our Finance Department in Winnipeg, MB. The role handles vendor and employee reimbursements, cheque processing, and month-end activities, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

The successful candidate will have 1–2 years in accounts payable, a college diploma in Accounting or related field, and strong MS Office skills. Experience with Great Plains Dynamics and PayWorks is an asset.