Accounts Payable Administrator

**About The Ottawa Hospital**:

- Inspired by research and driven by compassionThe Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.- From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

**Rotation/Shifts**:
Days, 8 hour shifts (08:00-16:00).
- For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

**What you will do**:
Under the supervision of the Manager, Accounting, the Accounts Payable Administrator, in a computerised environment, is responsible for the processing of invoices to suppliers and individuals according to procedures and policies established by TOH under the direction of the Director, Accounting. The Accounts Payable department is responsible for receiving, processing, verifying, reconciling, and analysing financial accounts payable information for TOH, ensuring all supplier invoices are processed accurately, timely and efficiently to avoid any disruption in patient care, or additional cost to TOH.

The Accounts Payable department processes over 180,000 invoices and 50,000 payments are processed and/or issued annually. The Administrator assists in the monthly and annual financial statements by ensuring accruals are in the system and payments have been processed and allocated accurately. The Accounts Payable Administrator will initiate problem-solving tactics, and resolve issues pertaining to accounts payable issues in a timely, professional manner.

**Basic Requirements**:

- 2 post-secondary accounting related courses successfully completed within the last 5 years or equivalent experience as defined below. Successful completion is defined as having obtained a grade of 65% or higher.;
- Minimum of one (1) year of recent Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable experience in a computerized environment;
- Understanding of basic accounting terminology and concepts;
- Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures safeguarding patients’ private information and digital data security;
- Experience using Oracle;
- Knowledge of Microsoft productivity tools: Outlook, Calendar, Teams;
- Word (Basic);
- Excel (Basic);
- Data Entry;
- Ability to analyze, evaluate and communicate with clients, staff and external agencies in a courteous, effective and expedient manner;
- Positive attitude towards change and ability to identify and suggest creative new ideas to perform job duties and tasks more efficiently and effectively in a constantly changing environment;
- Team player;

**What you can expect from us**:

- The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.