Accounting Clerk, Clinical Trials
BC Cancer Agency
Vancouver, BC
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Under general supervision of the Accountant, the Accounting Clerk, Clinical Trials performs Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and general accounting duties. These include assisting the Accountant in: the preparation of journal entries for review, reconciling accounts receivable with the general ledger and preparing statistical reports such as patient accrual reports. This role also performs data entry of items such as journal vouchers to on-line or batch system, investigates account inquiries involving A/R calculation and A/P payments and analyzes problems identified and initiates appropriate corrective action where required.
What you’ll do
- Assists the Accountant, Clinical Trials in monitoring the Clinical Trial Unit budgets by maintaining Accounts Receivable balances used for forecasting revenue inflows and budgeting for outflows of cash. Maintains general ledger in relation to accounts receivable and prepares supporting spreadsheets regarding Accounts Payable payments.
- Performs the Accounts Receivable function for the Clinical Trials Unit by invoicing, receiving and accounting of funds on an accrual basis from sponsoring agencies and maintaining accounts using database software.
- Performs the Accounts Payable function for the Clinical Trials Unit by performing duties such as:
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and related documents.
- Ensuring approval for all invoices and expense claims as established by signing authority guidelines and circulating to the appropriate signing authority as required.
- Forwarding approved and coded invoices to Accounts Payable for payment on a timely basis.
- Performs a variety of general accounting duties including:
- Investigating account inquiries related to A/R invoicing and A/P payments and fund transfers and resolving related issues by identifying and analyzing problems and initiating appropriate corrective action where required.
- Extracting and compiling information from a variety of computer generated reports and keying information into working software.
- Preparing routine journal entries including cheques for deposit.
- Performs A/R and A/P reconciliation of individual studies during year-end invoicing and close-out of studies by matching information such as invoice payments received against refunds and invoices issued.
- Provides input to the Accountant, Clinical trials on existing departmental processes as requested.
- Maintains timekeeping records and forwards to Manager for approval.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
What you bring
Qualifications
- Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized accounting course and three year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills & Knowledge
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
- Ability to keyboard 45 w.p.m.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment and software.
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular, Full-time
Wage: $28.74 / Hour
Location: 600 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6
Closing date: Applications Accepted until Position is Filled
Hours of Work: 0800-1600/0830-1630 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 144735E
As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.
What we do
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. 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: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals 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, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.
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