Senior Accounting Clerk

Job title:

Senior Accounting Clerk

Company

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Job description

Company : IWK HealthReq ID: 193457
Department/Program: Virtual Office, Corporate Transactions & Treasury
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $25.1321 – $31.611 /hour
Closing Date: December 17, 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 . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our , and enjoy access to enhanced and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.The OpportunityReporting to the Manager Corporate Transactions & Treasury the Senior Accounting Clerk is responsible to contribute to and oversee the responsibility of managing client billing and receivables. This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the IWK by providing confidential billings and receivables by creating process improvements and performing analysis to ensure the proper accounting of revenue and receivables. The Accounting Clerk is responsible for various accounting-related functions including:

• Processing and distribution of all client billing
• Processing and distribution of all patient billing
• Processing, posting and reconciliation of reciprocal billings
• Client billing analysis
• Creation of monthly accounts receivables reports
• Investigate monthly billing errors and inquiries
• Perform analysis of client collections
• Prepares manual invoices as required
• Reconcile reciprocal accounts monthly
• Assist in Month-End close procedures and preparation of various year-end reports, as required
• Assist with bank deposits
• Maintain an electronic and hard copy file system for all files/invoices
• Respond to general client billing inquiries and request for copies of invoices & supporting documents
• Coin orders and cash safe duties
• Other duties and requests as required

Hours of Work75 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday; 8:00am to 4:00pm.Your Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration / Commerce or equivalent required
• Hold or working towards a Chartered Professional Accountants Degree (CPA) considered an asset
• An equivalent combination of education, certification and related experience may be considered
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an accounting role as well as knowledge of general accounts receivables practices.
• Experience in a healthcare / clinical setting is considered an asset
• Strong conflict resolution and analytical skills
• Knowledge of financial accounting and computing (such as SAP and MEDITECH) system required
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Relationship building skills
• Experience with working in a matrixed organization with demonstrated experience building constructive and effective relationships
• A commitment to focusing on a culture that provides customer service above and beyond what is expected
• Forward-thinking to ensure proper mechanisms are in place to support the evolution of the IWK financial services department
• Ability to identify emerging trends, needs and challenges and drive and implement innovative thinking and change within the organization
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work with limited supervision as demonstrated through previous work experience either in a leadership role and/or academic accomplishments
• Ability to function both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities with different stakeholder groups
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• 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.This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

Expected salary

Location

Halifax, NS

Job date

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:51:32 GMT

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