Accounts Receivable Officer, Finance and Risk Performance

Monday, April 15, 2024

Accounts Receivable Officer, Finance and Risk Performance

Terms: 12- Months Contract

Salary: Commensurate with experience

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Health Standards Organization (HSO) is looking for an Accounts Receivable Officer reporting to the Assistant Controller for the accurate and timely fulfillment of HSO's financial operations in issuing invoices and statements to clients, as well as processing and monitoring incoming payments. In Canada and around the world, we are building a bold and bright future for our enterprise and our clients. If you are looking for an exciting challenge and seeking to be part of something larger than yourself, this position could be for you.

The right candidate will be ambitious, detail-oriented, analytical, determined and ready to dive in and juggle the many competing priorities. You have an eye for numbers and will not shy away from taking initiative within a fast-paced environment that is growing globally!

You have a diverse financial background, combined with your insatiable desire to adopt innovation; you're ready to come to the table with solutions.

Main Responsibilities:

• In-depth understanding of the Accounts Receivable cycle and applicable internal controls, ability to apply your knowledge to meet operational challenges while providing outstanding customer service to internal and external clients.
• Working with Business units to ensure customer invoicing requirements are met, and timely follow up on collections.
• Crossing your T's and dotting your I's when verifying client accounts and working with other documentation related to Accounts Receivable, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Collaborating for results. You won't be in this alone. The HSO team is our - and your - greatest asset. Our team has rich talent and deep expertise to strengthen you in your role.
• Contributing positively to the culture of our workplace by staying positive, engaged in the work you do and energized by the difference you're making.
• Assist with month-end close activities and reconciliations.

Must Have Qualifications:

• University degree or College diploma in Accounting, Business or similar field.
• 2 years of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Technically savvy with the ability to pick up new systems easily (previous experience with Microsoft Business Central or other ERP systems, intermediate Excel, Microsoft 365).
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Have industry knowledge and experience (public and/or private health care, in Canada or globally).
• Have experience with Project Accounting.
• Are highly organized, boundlessly energetic, detail-oriented, and analytically curious.
• Know your way around data systems, specifically Microsoft Business Central.
• Bilingual in both oral and written English and French.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

In Your First 30-90 Days:

• Complete our orientation program with other new hires to learn about HSO, our values of trust, inclusion, collaboration, innovation and learning, and our mission of quality improvement in healthcare and social services.
• Set your performance and learning objectives for the year in collaboration with your people manager.
• Meet regularly with your people manager to discuss your learning progression and alignment for your accountabilities.
• Take on assigned initiatives or projects for your role.
• Be proficient in generating and sending invoices to clients and processing incoming electronic payments.
• Be adept at recording financial transactions related to accounts receivable and reconciling the A/R subledgers with the general ledger to ensure accurate reporting.

What We Can Offer to You:

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan.
• Time off programs, including office shutdown during last week of December.
• A culture that measures and values psychological safety, inclusion and engagement.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO:

Health Standards Organization (HSO) and our affiliates Accreditation Canada (AC) and the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH) are global, not-for-profit organizations. Together, we develop standards and deliver assessment programs and quality improvement solutions that have been adopted in over 12,000 locations across five continents.Our people-centered programs and services have been setting the bar for quality across the health ecosystem for 65 years.

Join us toward a future that will lead to "Safer Care and A Healthier World." Let's follow a mission together, where we "empower and enable people around the world to continuously improve quality of care."

HSO is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity and access, where all employees feel respected and valued and have an equal opportunity to achieve success. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, people from diverse races, ethnicities and/or religions, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Please let us know how we can support you throughout the recruiting process, including through the provision of accommodations on request.

We are also proud to have been named as one of the Top 100 National Capital Region's Top Employers in 2022 and 2023.

We are equal opportunity employer and are committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We encourage qualified applications from all genders, including visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email HR at . For any queries related to recruitment please email at .