Accounting Clerk II
Mount Pearl Square
Finance – Client Services
Temporary, Full-Time (until June 30, 2015 with the possibility of extension)

Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly
Salary: HS-24 ($20.10 – $22.15 per hour)
Competition Number: 2015001486
Closing Date: April 3, 2015

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province.  To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is the scheduled processing and payment of vendor invoices and priority requests for Eastern Health.  This is advanced accounting work in the computation, verification, and maintenance of accounts payable vendor accounts within the Health Care Sector.  Work involves responsibility for analyzing and processing vendors in accordance with documents and directives received, policies and procedures and general accounting principles.  Considerable initiatives and independence is expected to be exercised in carrying out daily work assignments.  Work is supervised for compliance with established procedures and practices through observation of daily activities and timely processing of accounts payable documents.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

Occasionally lifts files and supplies weighing less than 10 lbs.
Occasional required to bend, and stretch to retrieve and return files.
A high level of concentration and precision required to prepare calculations, input data, audit records and review assessments while sitting and using a computer mouse.

Job Qualifications

High School graduation or equivalent.
Completion of a three-year Business Management program, specializing in accounting from a recognized institution.
Recent experience, within the last two (2) years, in depth knowledge of the Meditech Accounts payable system would be an asset.
A satisfactory record or work performance is required.

Open to male and female applicants. Open to internal and external applicants; however preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS Bargaining Units.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

To become a part of our team, please submit your resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications.  Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (1-2)
Fax: (709) 777-1303

Mailing Address: Human Resources Client Services – Recruitment
Eastern Health
2nd Floor,  Suite 203
187 Kenmount Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 3P9

Email: employment@easternhealth.ca.  Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.