New job Manager, Accounts Receivable (1 Year Term) in Northwest Territories

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Located in Yellowknife and reporting directly to the Territorial Comptroller, Financial Services, the Manager, Accounts Receivable is responsible for manageing and operational oversight of the Accounts Receivable, Medical Billing, Medical Travel and Collections functions of the financial accounting cycle for the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA).

The Manager, Accounts Receivable manages and coordinates accounts receivable functions to ensure transactions are entered and processed accurately and within time frames stipulated by GNWT and/or NTHSSA policies. The Manager, Accounts Receivable is also responsible for the human resource and workload managament of approximately five clerical positions that support approximately 120 program and support service areas with a combined annual operating budget of $112 million.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices (GAAP) and experience in the application of accounting theories and principles to ensure the proper recording of financial transactions and adherence to internal financial controls.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and the ability to apply those principles to motivate staff and promote team building
• Accuracy of work is essential

Typically the above qualifications would be attained by:

Completion of a relevant undergraduate degree and completion of four competencies of the CPA Professional Education Program combined with with five years of accounting experience and three years of supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of educational qualifications and experience will be considered on individual basis.

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]

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