Accounting Clerk

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:

• Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
• People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
• Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system

Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.

This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.

Summary of responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for the timely recording and sending of invoices and billings, receiving and processing of payments. Accounting transactions are recorded, reviewed, and entered into correct fiscal periods and the correct accounts. Records must be balanced and processed in a timely manner. The Accounting Clerk will be expected to deal with internal and external clients. Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor 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.
• 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)
•Strong organization skills as you are required to maintain the system of records, ensuring accounts are accurate and complete in the system.
•Problem solving abilities as you are required to promptly resolve any billing or payment issues.
•Good communication skills as you are in regular contact with internal and external customers, such as management, staff, vendors, government agencies, software vendors, insurance agencies, etc.

Assets:
•Knowledge of Word, Windows, and spreadsheet programs