If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for an Accounts Receivable Coordinator to join our Finance team based in Halifax,Nova Scotia.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
- Responsible for the entry of all charges on clients' account
- Prepares and mails all client's billings, monthly
- Answers all inquiries regarding client's accounts
- Monitors aged receivables and collects on all overdue accounts
- Applies payments to clients' accounts
- Prepares EFT payment files for monthly billings
- Completes monthly billing to Department of Health and Wellness, and quarterly reconciliations of same
- Completes monthly reporting to Department of Social Development, and quarterly submissions for Special Needs
- Works with facility Office Administration Coordinators regarding client admissions, collections, billings and supports them in their role
- Closes A/R and reconciles various GL accounts monthly
- Additional related duties as assigned/required
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- Diploma in Accounting or equivalent experience
- Excellent knowledge of Word/Excel software
- Minimum 2 years prior A/R; collection experience
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Service minded, results oriented, and a clear communicator
- Team player, able to work collaboratively to achieve results, as well as the ability to work independently
- Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
- Knowledge of Great Plains and Procura software will be considered an asset
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care
