Accounts Payable Clerk

Addictions Foundation Manitoba; Sefton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization located in Sefton is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk. You will be responsible for performing bookkeeping duties related to payable transactions. The ideal candidate must possess a strong understanding of accounting principles and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, along with excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers a unique chance to contribute to a vibrant and diverse community.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a financial or business environment.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping duties for all payable transactions.
• Determine work priorities and methods for processing accounts.
• Maintain communication with team members and management.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications

Strong understanding of accounting principles

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Demonstrated decision-making skills

Ability to prioritize in a changing environment

Detail-oriented and accurate

Respect for cultural diversity

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Grade twelve education or equivalent

Accredited business administration program with a focus in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people‑centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, the Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for performing bookkeeping duties in the maintenance and operation of account processing for all payable transactions for the region.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, methods to be employed and actions to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

This text is available in French upon request / Ce profil de poste est disponible en français sur demande.

Experience

• One (1) year of recent experience working in a financial or business environment.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Grade twelve (12) education or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited business administration program with a focus in accounting.
• Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Email.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, respectful and professional working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail‑oriented and accurate.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency in both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality, including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health‑Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self‑identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work‑related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health‑Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French‑speaking communities within Southern Health‑Santé. No candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification; candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union‑represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievors representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

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