ABOUT THE POSITION

Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a temporary full time Accounts Payable Clerk within our Finance Department. The
ideal candidate would be committed to championing the Hospital’s Mission to relieve illness and suffering, and help people
live healthier lives.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• College diploma with a specialization in Accounting, or a minimum of two years of recent Accounts Payable

experience;

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting an asset;
• Working knowledge of accounting – including principles and best practice, bookkeeping;
• Advanced proficiency skills in Windows based systems (Word, Excel, Outlook);
• Knowledge of Meditech an asset;
• Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills;
• Demonstrated analysis and assessment skills with an eye on detail;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment;
• Proven good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard.

ABOUT US

Located in Simcoe, Ontario, Norfolk General Hospital provides exceptional healthcare to a municipality of approximately
69,000 people. Our area of focus provides a continuum of service throughout the life span of the people we serve
including Emergency, Critical Care, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Medicine, Surgery, and Complex Continuing Care. Employing
approximately 550 highly skilled and dedicated employees, Norfolk General Hospital continues to be a full service 106-
bed hospital with round the clock on-call coverage of Specialists in Surgery, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, and Obstetrics,
as well as on-site 24 hour per day medical coverage.
How to Apply: Interested applicants must submit a current cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department
by e-mailing nghhr@ngh.on.ca, referring to the above posting number.
In order to ensure equal opportunities during the recruitment and selection process, Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk
Hospital Nursing Home provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request.
Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note that only
those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

• Perform a wide range of clerical duties necessary to the efficient functioning of the department;
• Processing requests for payments, ensuring proper documentation and coding;
• Entering, coding and processing invoices and cheque requisitions;
• Maintain filing system and procedures for record retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal;
• Balancing vendor statements including contact and follow-up with vendors;
• Matching invoices to Purchase Orders and liaising with the Purchasing department for any exceptions;
• Preparing accounts payable reports;
• Adherence to all health and safety policies, procedures and provisions and the recognition and reporting of

unsafe hazards and work practices;

• Other related duties as assigned.

Hours of Work: 8-hour day shift, 5 days per week