Assistant Accounting Clerk

Feb 11, 2025

POSITION: Assistant Accounting Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Finance
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Finance

 

Scope of Position

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Assistant Accounting Clerk supports the functions of the Finance Department. As an employee of the RK Mac Donald Nursing Home Corporation, every person is responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the residents.

In keeping with our Mission, Vision and Core Values and our philosophy of Resident Centered Care, the Assistant Accounting Clerk serves as a positive role model; as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents, and represents the home in a positive, professional, efficient and confidential manner.

 

Key Responsibilities

  1. Understand that the Resident and family are central to all departmental activities, services and decisions. Establish and maintain working relationships which align with the Mission, Vision, Values and philosophy of resident-centered care of the RK Mac Donald Nursing Home
  2. Daily accounting and finance tasks include but are not limited to:
  • Accounts payable organization and reconciliation
  • Filing
  • Time card reconciliations
  • Resident accounts assistance (phone and cable)
  • Assist with billing
  • Scanning and organizing confidential documents
  • Organizing mail that relates to finance

 

Required Education and Experience

  • Proficient with Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Working knowledge of accounting software (preference to Sage 300)
  • At least one of the following:
  • 2 years experience required in a finance setting (preference to long-term care experience)
  • Diploma in Accounting
  • BBA Accounting in progress, year 3-4

 

Job-Related Skills & Competencies

  • Proficient working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Working knowledge of accounting software.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with residents, visitors, and staff.
  • Ability to work appropriately and efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to maintain confidential integrity around confidential information.
  • Ability to provide excellent judgement, accuracy and detail in work performance.

Safe Work Practices / Responsibilities

The R.K MacDonald Occupational Health and Safety Home Policy establishes employee expectations for working safely.  To achieve these expectations employees at all levels of the organization must adhere to Core Values of Safety and Safety Responsibilities listed below:
  • Commit to working safely.
  • Adhere to Safety Rules.
  • Conduct Inspections.
  • Conduct JTA’S & Develop SWPs.
  • Adhere to SOPs & SWPs.
  • Report Incidents / Hazards.
  • Wear PPE.
  • Apply their training.

We are committed to upholding the Human Rights of all R.K MacDonald employees, including the right of all people to enjoy a physically and psychologically safe work environment; the right of all people to just and favourable terms of employment; and the right of all people to be respected and valued for their differences with equitable opportunities and outcomes in an inclusive environment where all can thrive.