Job Description

Status: Open until filled.

Unit Clerk

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Location:

Kelowna, BC

Competition #:

KEL.25.118

Employment Type:

Casual

The Opportunity

Location

Good Samaritan Mountainview Village

Kelowna, BC

Employment Type

Casual

Start Date

Until Filled

Hours of Work

0730-1445

Wages

$22.46-$29.19/hr

Employee Group

BCGEU




Reporting to the AR/AP Supervisor, the AR/AP Clerk functions within the full cycle accounting process and is responsible for the daily Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable activities for their assigned portfolio. The AR/AP Clerk supports accurate and timely payments and receipts through various activities including data entry, payment preparation, billing clients and collection activities.

Education and Other Qualifications:

Accounting Academics - Accounting Certificate / Diploma Work Experience Minimum of 2 years' experience in accounts payable General ledger experience Accounting software and computer skills - knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong accounting knowledge Accurate data entry skills Excellent written and oral communication Excellent active listening skills Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner Demonstrate flexibility by changing routine when needed Ability to prioritize workload Maintain professional conduct at all times in the workplace

Key Accountabilities:

All responsibilities related to assigned portfolio (vendors and/or residents) Timely escalation to AR/AP Supervisor related to any issues that are not being resolved within the deadline parameters Accurately records transactions (billings, invoices) Verifies client/resident trust accounts Reconciles client/resident subsidies Ensures cheques and cash are recorded in a timely fashion and deposited on a regular basis Reconciles accounts receivable and accounts payable sub-ledgers to general ledger Accurately processes preauthorized payments, credit cards, public trustees and regional health authority payments Prepares client/resident preauthorized payment files and ensures files are submitted successfully Prepares and sends out documents in a timely manner (A/R statements, billing changes, cheques) Makes collection calls and/or responds to vendor queries Coordinates A/R delinquent account collection activities with site management Records, archives, photocopies and faxes Adherence to departmental processes, procedures and deadlines Assist with training Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.