Financial Analyst Assistant

Description:

• Providing assistance to the Financial Analysts in preparing monthly financial and statistical journal entries and reports
• Assisting in budget preparation and other related duties
• Preparing monthly HST reconciliations and returns
• Assisting with the preparation for yearend reconciliations
• Complete work as assigned to support the timely submission of Ministry of Health and Long Term Care reports such as MIS Trial Balance, and other ad-hoc Ministry and Ontario Health submissions.
• Ongoing reconciliation of complex general ledger accounts including investigation and resolution of any accounting discrepancies or irregularities.
• Prepare and post all necessary journal entries in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards and OHRS.
• Perform month-end and year-end activities as required.
• Assist with any financial reporting and analysis that may be required on an ad hoc basis.
• Develop and foster positive relationships with internal stakeholders by providing financial support and guidance to business support areas such as, but not limited to, Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will hold a Degree or Diploma in Accounting or a related program.
• Minimum of two (2) years recent related accounting experience, preferably in a hospital environment required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to effectively handle a large number of projects and assignments simultaneously.
• Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate required (training delivered by Health Centre upon hire)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently and accurately under stressful conditions to meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Excellent computer skills with superior knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Prior experience in Meditech would be an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal growth and development.
• Must be able to support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in our organization
• Working towards a Chartered Professional Accountant designation would be an asset.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
• Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check recent within six (6) months is a requirement