October 8th, 2026

About The Peterborough Family Health Team
Peterborough Family Health Team (PFHT) is a collaborative primary care organization that works alongside family physicians and community partners to provide comprehensive, team-based care to the residents of Peterborough and Peterborough County. Our interdisciplinary team works together across multiple clinical sites.

PFHT supports clinical excellence, innovation, and digital health solutions that enhance patient care, improve provider workflows, and protect the privacy and security of health information.

We are currently seeking an Accounting Clerk to support and maintain our organization’s Finance Department.

Overview
Working within the Peterborough Family Health Team (PFHT) Finance Department, the Accounting Clerk supports the day-to-day financial operations of PFHT. The role is responsible for processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate accounting records, completing bookkeeping activities and supporting timely, reliable financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrates PFHT’s Mission, Vision and Values and contributes to the organization’s Strategic Priorities

Processes accounts payable invoices by matching supporting documentation, verifying accuracy, assigning the appropriate coding and entering transactions into the accounting system

Processes vendor payments and ensures vendor accounts are accurate and up to date

Processes customer invoices and assists with billing inquiries and collection activities

Maintain filing systems

Prepare journal entries as required

Completes monthly accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger reconciliations





Assist with month-end closings

Assist in the preparation of year end working papers and reconciliations

Assist in bi-weekly payroll and year end T4s

Assists with the preparation of biweekly and monthly payroll-related remittances, including Receiver General, Employer Health Tax and HOOPP payments.

Performs other related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of the position

Quality Improvement

Identifies and recommends process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce unnecessary effort or resource use

Collaborates with PFHT Administration to identify and implement effective and efficient approaches to using organizational resources

Qualifications

Certificate or diploma in bookkeeping or accounting, together with a minimum of three years of bookkeeping or accounting experience. Candidates without post-secondary education who have significant relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience will also be considered

Demonstrated experience processing financial transactions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, with accurate and efficient data-entry skills

Experience with Great Plains software an asset

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Experience with automated payroll system an asset





Detail-oriented, solid degree of accuracy and able to prioritize

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

The ability to work on multiple projects while adhering to tight deadlines

Demonstrated reliability and ability to meet the attendance requirements of the position

Additional Benefits Of Joining The Peterborough Family Health Team

A provincial leader among Family Health Teams in Ontario

Excellent team/office environment

Organizational commitment to work-life balance

HOOPP Pension Plan

Optional Extended Health and Dental Plan

Life/Disability Insurance Plan

Health Care spending account

EAP

Application deadline: October 21, 2026

Hours: 5 hours/week

Expected start date: As soon as possible

Job type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: $56,492-$63,590

The Peterborough Family Health Team advocates for full vaccination against COVID-19 and its variants for individuals who are medically able to receive the vaccine. PFHT employees are expected to support this position and, where medically able, maintain full vaccination.

The Peterborough Family Health Team is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise PFHT when contacted.

Posted in Careers, PFHT Employed Opportunities

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📌 Accounting Clerk – 37.5 hours/week – Permanent (Ontario)
🏢 Peterborough Family Health Team
📍 Ontario