Financial Clerk

QUALIFICATIONS
* Grade 12 education (MB Standards)
* Post-Secondary Accounting certificate or diploma through a recognized institution
* One (1) year of current experience in computerized accounts payable system
* Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
* Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability
* Demonstrated ability in maintaining effective interpersonal working relationships required
* Demonstrated critical thinking skills required
* Demonstrated sound organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
* Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
* Demonstrated professional and personal commitment for professional development, lifelong learning and continuing education
* Maintains a professional manner at all times
* Ability to prioritize in a changing environment
* Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
* Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
* Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Financial Coordinator, the Financial Clerk is responsible for the functioning of the payable/disbursement process within Prairie Mountain Health. The Financial Clerk functions in a confidential capacity in matters relating to labour relations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview:

1. Provide reasonable and efficient operation of the Accounts Payable module of the financial system.
2. Responsible for Accounts Payable coding, keying, processing, reconciling, and reporting.
3. Provide financial Accounts Payable reports and justification as required.
4. Maintain day to day records as necessary for the Accounts Payable month end processes.
5. Collaborate with Materials Management to ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors.
6. Complete credit applications.
7. Accept accounts receivable payments and accurately records in computerized system.
8. Prepare bank deposits, weekly, or as required.
9. File electronic and/or manual documents in a timely and accurate manner.
10. Prepare and maintain analysis and reconciliations, as required.
11. Distribute incoming finance mail, external and interoffice.
12. Prepare outgoing mail, external and interoffice.
13. Maintain Accounts Payable shared e-mail accounts.
14. Identify the need for system revisions and corrections.
15. Participate in the testing, documentation and implementation of Accounts Payable systems and upgrades.
16. Develop and maintain Accounts Payable procedures.
17. Participate in the revision of finance policies and procedures.
18. Sundry duties as assigned.