Senior Accounting Clerk

Company : IWK Health 

Req ID: 209976 
Department/Program: Virtual Office, Corporate Programs and CFO 
Location: Halifax   
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for one year  x 1 position(s)
 Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $25.6347 - $32.2432 /hour
Closing Date: Septembe 23, 2025  (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

This is not a designated position, however, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. Please self-identify on your application.

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Transactions & Treasury, the Senior Accounting Clerk is responsible for contributing to and overseeing the management of client billing and receivables. This position plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the IWK by ensuring accurate and confidential billings, implementing process improvements, and performing analyses to support proper accounting of revenue and receivables. The Accounting Clerk is responsible for various accounting-related functions including:

• Processing and distribution of all client billing
• Processing and distribution of all patient billing
• Processing, posting, and reconciliation of reciprocal billings
• Conducting client billing analysis
• Preparing monthly accounts receivable reports
• Investigating monthly billing errors and inquiries
• Performing analysis of client collections
• Preparing manual invoices as required
• Reconciling reciprocal accounts monthly
• Assisting with month-end close procedures and preparation of year-end reports, as required
• Assisting with bank deposits
• Maintaining an electronic and hard copy filing system for all files/invoices
• Responding to client billing inquiries and requests for invoices and supporting documentation
• Managing coin orders and cash safe duties
• Other duties and requests as required

Hours of Work

75 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday; 8:00am to 4:00pm

Your Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration / Commerce or equivalent required
• Hold or working towards a Chartered Professional Accountants Degree (CPA) considered an asset
• An equivalent combination of education, certification and related experience may be considered
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an accounting role as well as knowledge of general accounts receivables practices
• Experience in a healthcare / clinical setting is considered an asset
• Strong conflict resolution and analytical skills
• Knowledge of financial accounting and computing (such as SAP and MEDITECH) system required
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Relationship building skills
• Experience with working in a matrixed organization with demonstrated experience building  constructive and effective relationships
• A commitment to focusing on a culture that provides customer service above and beyond what is expected
• Forward-thinking to ensure proper mechanisms are in place to support the evolution of the IWK financial services department
• Ability to identify emerging trends, needs and challenges and drive and implement innovative thinking and change within the organization
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work with limited supervision as demonstrated through previous work experience either in a leadership role and/or academic accomplishments
• Ability to function both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities with different stakeholder groups 
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Competencies in other languages an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management/Non Union  bargaining  unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An  offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.