Accounts Payable Clerk

Humber River Health; Time; On-site; NOK 302,000 - 322,000; Full time

Job summary

Humber River Health is hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk to join the Finance team. The role handles payments to vendors, physicians, staff and other entities, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

The position is full-time with varied day, afternoon and evening hours, reporting to the Manager, Accounts Payable. Prior experience in AP and strong MS Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in a recognized Accounting program or Business Administration.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and best practice, bookkeeping.
• Meditech AP system experience preferred.
• At least 5 years of accounts payable experience, dealing with vendors and bookkeeping.
• Data entry and generating reports using MS Excel; generating accounting reports; mathematical aptitude.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook and Word preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; detail oriented.
• Ability to interact with staff, work independently, and meet deadlines; strong attendance.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in health practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform all accounts payable functions on a timely basis.
• Open, sort and distribute AP mail to staff.
• Enter invoices with purchase orders and match to PO lines.
• Check invoice accuracy including extensions and taxes.
• Resolve discrepancies in PO/receiving/invoice processing.
• Ensure invoices are paid within terms and take advantage of discounts.
• Process EFT/Cheque payment runs; file backup for each payment.
• Maintain cheque security and vendor payment management.
• Maintain professional relationships and respond to queries promptly.
• Cover other Finance clerk tasks as required.
• Coordinate tasks with team to meet deadlines.
• Provide excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Meditech AP module

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Humber River Health is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.

Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.

These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.

This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.

We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team . This individual will process payments to vendors, physicians, staff, and other entities to honor Humber River Health’s financial obligations.

Job Status: Full-time Hours of work: Must be available to work days, afternoons and evenings. Employee Group: LiUNA Hourly rate: $32.759- $34.920

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Accounts Payable

Position Responsibilities

• Perform all accounting functions related to Accounts payable on a timely basis.
• Opens, sorts and distributes Accounts Payable mail to the appropriate staff member
• Enters all invoices with a purchase order into the system on a timely basis and matches to appropriate purchase order and purchase order line.
• Checks the accuracy of invoices including extensions and taxes.
• Ensures timely resolution of any discrepancies encountered in processing and matching purchase orders, receiving documents and invoices through the Meditech integrated MM/AP system. Liaise with buyers and receiving staff to clear discrepancies and resolve problems when processing invoices.
• Ensure that invoices are processed within payment terms established, particularly if discounts are available.
• Follow hospital policy for requisitions and invoices without a purchase order.
• Process EFT/Cheque payment run for mid month and month end as assigned following hospital policy and procedures including filing backup for each payment.
• Maintain cheque security at all times.
• Manage invoices and payments for assigned vendors.
• Maintain an effective and professional working relationship with peers and other hospital staff. Respond to queries in a timely manner.
• Cover other Finance clerk tasks as per operational requirements.
• Work with other team members to coordinate responsibilities, and prioritize tasks, ensuring all-important deadlines are met.
• Provides excellent customer, internal and external stakeholders, using appropriate communication methods to respond in a timely, helpful, and courteous manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in a recognized Accounting program or Business Administration.
• Working knowledge of accounting – including principles and best practice, bookkeeping
• Good knowledge of Meditech with focus on AP system preferred
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in :
  • accounts payable
  • dealing with vendors
  • bookkeeping
  • data entry and generating reports using MS Excel
  • generating accounting reports
  • Mathematical aptitude
• Proficiency in MS Outlook and Word preferred
• Excellent communications skills both oral and written
• Detail oriented
• Ability to interact successfully with other staff; work independently; prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are delivering Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. We are proud to have been recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician and volunteer engagement. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.