Accounts Payable Clerk, Financial Services

Accounts Payable Clerk, Financial Services

Req ID: 190472
Department/Program: Accounts Payable, Corporate Transactions & Treasury
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Off&Cler;, Admin Professionals Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $23.1933 - $26.2435 /hour
Closing Date: November 05, 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia.





We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.

The Opportunity

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of accounts payable, maintaining accurate records and reconciling accounting statements. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Accurate & 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 any 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.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday; 35 hours per week.

Your 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.
- Minimum six months experience in accounts payable (with a computerized medical accounts payable application)





in a health care setting; two to three years preferred.
- SAP experience an asset.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
- Proven team player with demonstrated initiative and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility to meet workload demands.
- Proven attention to detail.
- Competencies in other languages an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.







An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

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▶️ Accounts Payable Clerk, Financial Services
🖊️ Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality