Posted: June 24, 2026
Accounting Clerk - Halton Healthcare, Oakville is listed at Halton Healthcare in Oakville, ON. The Beaver Board aggregates this opening from the employer's career page — apply using the button below to reach the official application. Browse more jobs at Halton Healthcare.
This Accounting Clerk role at Halton Healthcare in Oakville, Ontario, focuses on accounts receivable. Key duties include preparing billing, managing delinquent accounts, reviewing financial reports, processing payments, and communicating with patients. Candidates require post-secondary accounting/finance courses and at least 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience. This position offers an hourly wage between $31.147 and $38.907.
As an Accounting Clerk specializing in Accounts Receivable at Halton Healthcare, you will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of our hospital sites in Oakville. This position involves a variety of administrative functions essential for maintaining accurate financial records within the healthcare environment. Your daily duties will include preparing and mailing invoices directly to patients, ensuring timely and accurate billing. A significant part of this role involves reviewing various reports and diligently posting charges to patient accounts, which requires meticulous attention to detail.
You will be responsible for identifying and resolving payment discrepancies, a critical function in managing accounts receivable. Proactive communication is key, as you will review delinquent accounts and contact patients to secure payments, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills. This role also involves liaising with internal departments and extended health insurance companies to facilitate claim processing and follow-up on payment statuses. Furthermore, you will create and maintain essential reports, spreadsheets, and files, contributing to robust financial documentation. Handling patient inquiries via various channels and processing payments are also core duties, ensuring smooth billing and collections functions across Halton Healthcare.
To succeed in this vital accounting position at Halton Healthcare, candidates must possess strong accounting knowledge, evidenced by post-secondary accounting or finance courses. A minimum of one to two years of progressive accounting or finance experience is required, ideally within a healthcare setting, though previous health care accounting experience in a hospital environment is considered a significant asset. Proficiency in computer applications, particularly MS Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, is essential for creating reports and managing data.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate an exceptional ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects while adhering to strict deadlines, reflecting the fast-paced nature of healthcare finance. Excellent documentation abilities, coupled with a keen eye for detail, are paramount in this role. Proven interpersonal and communication skills are necessary for effective interaction across all levels of the organization and with patients, maintaining a customer service focus. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and flexibility to meet departmental needs, is also highly valued. This role requires a commitment to the values of accountability, respect, and compassion that guide Halton Healthcare.
