Accounts Receivable Clerk

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority as an Accounts Receivable Clerk in Yellowknife. This role involves invoicing, collections, and ensuring timely payments while delivering important service to the community. Benefit from a supportive network and the opportunity to grow within a reputable government organization.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Accounting Certificate or Business Administration Diploma plus two years of related experience.
• 5 years’ related experience in a public service environment is an alternative.
• Medical terminology or medical billing experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for invoicing and collection of receivables.
• Ensure accurate billing for patients and insurers.
• Manage approximately 3000 deposits annually.

Skills

Invoicing

Collection of receivables

Billing

Education

Accounting Certificate

Business Administration Diploma

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Supervisor, Accounts Receivable. The incumbent is responsible for invoicing, collection of receivables, shadow billing, and fee for service billing for the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) to ensure that patient, insurer and other third parties are accurately invoiced, and that payments are recorded and collected in a timely manner in accordance with the applicable acts, regulations, policies and procedures. The revenue activities for the NTHSSA include approximately 60 million in revenue and 16,000 billing activities per year. In addition NTHSSA process approximately 3000 deposits per year.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Completion of an Accounting Certificate or Business Administration Diploma from a recognized educational institution, combined with two years of related experience; OR 5 years’ related experience, preferably in a public service environment.

Medical terminology or medical billing experience is considered an asset.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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