Job Description

Start Date

Monday, August 14, 2023

Regular Full Time Position - (1.0 FTE)

Job description and salary are under review

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada\'s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (58 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Manager Accounting Services, the General Accounting Officer is responsible for the accurate processing of regular monthly general ledger entries, full range of revenue processing, accounts payable and receivable records of Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC), Yukon Hospital Foundation (YHF), Run for Mom (R4M) and the P.A.R.T.Y Program. This position is also responsible for organizing, inputting and verifying information and documentation relative to daily financial activities. In addition, this position is responsible for maintaining the Corporations\' accounts payable and accounts receivable modules of the Meditech and Simply systems, providing on - site expertise and training to users, quality control, dictionary maintenance and implementation, testing and training related to all upgrades. This position liaises with all departments in preparation of billing requests, cash handling services and invoicing for services rendered and is responsible for issuing tax receipts.

Knowledge and Skills required:

• Solid demonstrable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices including audit functions and requirements.
• Solid knowledge of computer accounting systems and strong Microsoft Office computer skills
• In depth knowledge and considerable experience in accounting which includes: general ledger, financial statement preparation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a cross - cultural environment
• Ability to work with multiple accounting software programs
• Ability to identify problems both of a recurring or non-recurring nature and to identify accounting issues that affect this position
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload
• Ability to work independently
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity

The successful applicant will have a minimum of five years\' experience in advanced accounting processes for all forms of general ledger transactions and accounts payable transactions with associated understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and relevant tax authorities, all preferably in a hospital or other healthcare environment or Business Administration Diploma or a nationally recognized accounting program with three to five years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. Strong knowledge of the Meditech System, knowledge of Financial Edge and Raisers Edge Software, knowledge of Simply-Sage Software and understanding of charitable organizations are desired.

TO APPLY: Quoting competition #2023-208, please e-mail your resume to:

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Indigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. When applying to YHC Career Opportunities, we invite you to voluntarily self-identify in the email body of your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. You will then be connected with Yukon Hospitals\' Indigenous Workforce Initiative (IWI), where you can receive support with application materials, hear about additional training or mentorship opportunities, and ask any questions you have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You are also welcome to contact IWI supports before submitting your application at or call 867-332-7203.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: March 17, 2023/Open Until Filled

Yukon Hospital Corporation