Qualifications

• Grade 12 education (MB Standards)
• Post-Secondary Accounting certificate or diploma through a recognized institution
• One (1) year of current experience in computerized accounts payable system
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability
• Demonstrated ability in maintaining effective interpersonal working relationships required
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills required
• Demonstrated sound organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated professional and personal commitment for professional development, lifelong learning and continuing education
• Maintains a professional manner at all times
• Ability to prioritize in a changing environment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Position Summary Reporting to the Senior Financial Coordinator, the Financial Clerk is responsible for the functioning of the payable/disbursement process within Prairie Mountain Health. The Financial Clerk functions in a confidential capacity in matters relating to labour relations.

Responsibilities Overview:

• Provide reasonable and efficient operation of the Accounts Payable module of the financial system.
• Responsible for Accounts Payable coding, keying, processing, reconciling, and reporting.
• Provide financial Accounts Payable reports and justification as required.
• Maintain day to day records as necessary for the Accounts Payable month end processes.
• Collaborate with Materials Management to ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors.
• Complete credit applications.
• Accept accounts receivable payments and accurately records in computerized system.
• Prepare bank deposits, weekly, or as required.
• File electronic and/or manual documents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and maintain analysis and reconciliations, as required.
• Distribute incoming finance mail, external and interoffice.
• Prepare outgoing mail, external and interoffice.
• Maintain Accounts Payable shared e-mail accounts.
• Identify the need for system revisions and corrections.
• Participate in the testing, documentation and implementation of Accounts Payable systems and upgrades.
• Develop and maintain Accounts Payable procedures.
• Participate in the revision of finance policies and procedures.
• Sundry duties as assigned.