Finance Clerk (Clerk 5) (Temporary Full-Time) - Accounts Receivable/Payable - Finance - 175455

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Clerk 5

Accounts Receivable / Payable Finance Clerk

Health PEI

Location – Charlottetown with Remote / Hybrid Work Environment

Full-Time Temporary (IUOE) Position

(Commencing Immediately – Until April 30, 2027)

Preference to Members of the IUOE Bargaining Union Health PEI

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

This position performs clerical tasks related to Health PEI Accounting Services team. Accounts Payable functions include the coordination of invoice processing and working with Materials Management department to ensure Health PEI pays its suppliers and staff accurately and promptly, while ensuring adherence to financial controls, policies and procedures. Accounts Receivable functions include handling billings generated, auditing daily Cerner transactions, entering pertinent detailed information on transactions for Inpatients, Outpatients, or miscellaneous billings. Querying customer data in Oracle Financial System and Cerner. Determining responsibility for payment through patients’ Insurance, RCMP, VAC, DND, Self Pay, Non-Canadians or Workers Compensation. Reviewing, follow up and collection on overdue accounts as well as assisting site staff with other duties when required

Duties will include:

• incoming invoices and forward to HPEI departments for appropriate signing authority;
• input receive and verify purchase invoices and expense claims. Ensure unmatched invoices are properly coded and signed;
• group matched invoices into batches, audit batch and balance to the Invoice Batched Register;
• process quick cheques for payments to be made immediately;
• ensure all invoices are recorded in the proper fiscal period;
• ensure invoices entered into Health PEI Accounts Payable module are ready to be released for payment;
• review and reconcile vendor statements for outstanding balances or discrepancies on invoice amounts;
• communicate with vendors, managers and staff regarding inquiries about the payment status of invoices or accounts, and investigate any discrepancies or missing invoices;
• collect and sort incoming mail. Open mail received via the Accounts Payable general email. Distribute invoices without a Purchase Order to Health PEI departments for authorization and coding;
• auditing CIS Transactions to determine billing implications for WCB, VAC, Patient responsibility, Insurance Companies, Out of Country etc and bill accordingly;
• entering various manual transactions into the Oracle Financial /or Cerner systems;
• requesting /or printing reports for claim submissions by way of Cerner, Centricity, Health Records or other Departments etc;
• accessing the CIS, Centricity, Resident Search, Cerner and Oracle systems to obtain information and/or printing reports;
• extensive collection follow up on overdue accounts;
• respond /or follow up to inquiries from general public, staff; internal /external departments or third parties such as WCB, VAC, RCMP, DND, & customers;
• providing advice, support and guidance for managers and directors in the completion of financial forms and adherence to finance policies and procedures;
• accepting daily deposits and coin orders
• entering receipts into Oracle Financial system and preparing deposits;
• file batches by date and batch name;
• other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• applicants must have successful completion of Grade 12;
• successful completion of a recognized post-secondary program in business or office studies OR a two-year diploma or degree in a related field;
• considerable clerical experience working in a busy office environment;
• knowledge of basic accounting concepts acquired through education or previous work experience;
• excellent organizational, time management, analytical and communication skills within a team environment;
• proficiency in computer skills, including spreadsheets, accounting systems, word processing, email and others;
• applicant must have minimum typing speed of 40 wpm net of errors;
• ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• the successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record;
• valid driver’s license

Other Qualifications:

• knowledge of Oracle (Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Accounts Receivable) or equivalent computerized accounting system would be considered an asset;
• experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions is preferred;
• recent and relevant experience in the health care sector would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of spreadsheets and CIS - Charge Services system would be an asset.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Applicants are expected to complete the full length of this assignment unless appointed to a permanent position

Salary Range: $26.94 - $29.29 per hour
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Days
Posting ID: 175455-1126QETI
Closing Date: Wednesday November 18, 2026 at 4:00pm

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.