COMPANY : IWK HEALTH

Req ID: 208600
Department/Program: Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting and Reporting
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for one year x 1 position(s)

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 application (two to three years preferred); experience in a health care setting considered an asset.
• 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.
  This is a Admin Professionals 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 internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant

• 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 inquires;
• 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