Temp Accounts Payable Clerk (Health Care)

Nova Scotia Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health in Halifax seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk to prepare accounts payable accurately and on time, maintain records, and reconcile statements. Responsibilities include matching invoices, assisting managers, and providing excellent supplier service. The role requires six months in healthcare AP, with SAP experience considered an asset.

35 hours per week. Preference given to applicants under the Admin Professionals bargaining unit.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Graduate from a recognized Business or Office Administration program.
• University-related accounting course an asset.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely payment to suppliers following Health Centre Policies (including matching invoices with receiving reports).
• Communicating with and assisting managers & staff regarding payment of invoices.
• Providing quality customer service for suppliers and public by responding to inquiries.
• Facilitating cheque run to meet suppliers' demands, obtaining foreign bank drafts and ensuring that all invoices have been coded correctly.
• Communicating with various suppliers, sales reps, accounts receivable reps, and Health Centre managers to ensure goods/equipment are received/installed and fully operational before funds are released.
• Compiling cash flow payables and accrual monthly report; ensuring proper authorization on all invoices/receiving reports; providing updates to the Purchasing Department on price changes.
• Reconciling monthly supplier statements; year end and external audit preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Office administration program graduate

University accounting course (asset)

Tools

SAP

Job description

IWK Health in Halifax seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk to prepare accounts payable accurately and on time, maintain records, and reconcile statements. Responsibilities include matching invoices, assisting managers, and providing excellent supplier service. The role requires six months in healthcare AP, with SAP experience considered an asset.

35 hours per week. Preference given to applicants under the Admin Professionals bargaining unit.