Senior Financial Accountant

at  Womens College Hospital

Women’s College Hospital is the first and only independent, academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a primary focus on the health of women. If you’re ready to be part of the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution in which the possibilities for creative innovation, breakthroughs in new thinking and groundbreaking work in academic ambulatory medicine are limitless. Women’s College Hospital is committed to patient safety as a key professional value and an essential component of daily practice.
With the mobilization of our 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, WCH has entered an exciting phase of its history – strengthening its bond with partners and introducing a new and inspiring vision: Healthcare revolutionized for a healthier and more equitable world.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional Accounting Designation required (Chartered Professional Accountant).
• Degree in Accounting, Commerce or related field required.
• Minimum of 3- 5 years related financial experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare experience, working in a hospital, LHIN or MOH.
• Knowledge of Ontario Healthcare Reporting Stands, Health System Funding Reform
• Experience with GL payroll (preferably Ceridian) entries and reconciliation within a large organization, is an asset.
• Strong computer working knowledge, particularly of MS Office applications and knowledge of SAP would be an asset.
• Demonstrate creativity with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently.
• Good work and attendance record required.
• Ability to take initiative and embrace challenges.
• Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital.
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all.

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST, HOWEVER, ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WHO ARE SELECTED TO BE INTERVIEWED WILL BE CONTACTED.

Women’s College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

• Responsible for timely posting of month-end journals, including maintaining appropriate back up and audit trail.
• Responsible for performing month-end account reconciliations, including investigation and timely resolution of differences.
• Responsible for the month-end financial close process and preparation of month-end corporate financials and analysis.
• Reviews and identifies opportunities for improvements within payroll postings, liability accounts and can be engaged to make system corrections.
• Liaisons with HR payroll team requests which will need to be investigated and reviewed by Senior Financial Accountant.
• Responsible for capital asset accounting and reporting.
• Supports external reporting to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, including submission of the MIS Trial Balance, SRI and other financial reporting requirements.
• Supports the year-end audit, prepares interim/year-end working papers, process documents and drafts financial statements.
• Special projects as assigned including, completing special ministry and other funders reporting requirements, investigation of issues, ad-hoc reports, and cross-training.
• Coordinate and\or provide back-up to support business units within the Finance department.
• Ensure that the accounting work performed in the individual business units adheres to WCH financial policies and procedures and ensure quality assurance and compliance to standards and legislative requirements.
  As a role model and champion, you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
  The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.