Clerk V Accounts Payable

The Accounts Payable Clerk determines the tax status of goods purchased, codes invoices to General Ledger accounts and handles the general office routines and correspondence. Pay invoices, batches suppliers’ invoices and enters them into the computer system, reconciles suppliers’ statements. Communicates with suppliers and other hospital departments to maintain efficient processing of invoices.

What you’ll do:

• Process invoices in a multi-fund environment, check coding to ensure that invoices are paid from the correct fund.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, packing lists, verifies mathematical accuracy and prioritize documents received in order to meet scheduled deadline dates.
• Schedule, edit and print cheques to suppliers as required.
• Reconcile suppliers’ statements.
• Ensure that all suppliers’ invoices have vendor number, purchase order number, invoice number, and general ledger account number and are authorized for payment in accordance with the established policies and procedures.
• Attend to all correspondence relating to accounts payable including, but not limited to, unpaid invoices and auditors’ confirmations.
• Identify tax status of suppliers’ invoices using reference material provided.
• Allocate invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Prepare quick pay invoices into batches and inputs same into computer as required.
• Sort suppliers’ invoices into alphabetical order, batches and inputs them into the computer system.
• File invoices and supplier correspondence to facilitate the matching and processing functions.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What you bring:

• Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized accounting course and two years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm.

You can:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.
• Organize work.
• Operate related equipment.

If this sounds like a good fit, please apply

About Us

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) provides specialized health services to British Columbians, including cancer care, organ transplantation, pediatrics, emergency services, mental health and substance use services. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: https://jobs.phsa.ca/family-brands

We hire on the basis of merit and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where everyone can come to work and be their best, authentic self.