Accounting Clerk

Job title: Accounting Clerk

Job description: Job Posting Number:

J1121-1262

Job Title:

Accounting Clerk

Job Category:

Administration / Clerical

Unit:

Finance

Job Type:

Temporary Part Time

Open Positions:

1

City, Province, Country:

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Date Posted:

November 18, 2021

Available Shifts:

Day Shift Monday through Friday

Closing Date:

December 2, 2021

Salary:

$25.09 – $26.26/Hour

Union:

CUPE

As part of the Cornwall Community Hospital you uphold the mission, vision and ICARE values in order to create a safe environment for patients/clients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing ‘Patient Safety’ and our hospital’s ‘Senior Friendly Strategies’ as a top priority in creating a culture of safety and ‘The Workplace of Choice’. Cornwall Hospital is committed to providing an accessible work environment. Accommodation are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment/selection process.

Summary of responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for processing all payments to creditors in a timely manner, ensuring that proper authorization is obtained prior to payment and is in line with terms and conditions of contracts. Ensures that all transactions are appropriately entered and posted into the correct accounts and correct fiscal periods and that client and vendor accounts are maintained and balances are reconciled on a regular basis. Records must be processed in a timely manner. The Accounting Clerk will be expected to deal with internal and external clients. Other duties as assigned by the Manager or designate.

Requirements of the job

• Successful completion of a 2-year Community College program in accounting
• Good computer skills and ability to type 45 w.p.m.
• Knowledge of Word, Windows and spreadsheet programs
• Minimum number of 2 years’ experience with a computerized accounting system
• Recent related working experience of three months in Accounting
• Demonstrated knowledge of operation of general ledger and sub-ledgers
• Knowledge of GAAP, Financial Manual, Provincial and Federal legislation
• Must pass internal accounting assessment
• Good interpersonal skills and strong team orientation
• Ability to withstand constant computer work and sitting
• Ability to work unsupervised and excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French – and testing completed)

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