Job Description

SEIU Healthcare

is a union of more than 67,000 members who are frontline healthcare workers in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and homecare agencies in communities throughout Ontario. We advocate with our members by launching progressive member driven programs, adapting best practices, and encouraging new and innovative ideas. We strive to create a society where workers are valued and rewarded for their work. As a result, thriving workers have a greater opportunity to participate and lead in building healthy communities. We provide a strong voice through collective bargaining, labour relations, and political action to ensure frontline workers are heard and respected when decisions about healthcare are being made.

We are looking for individuals with a desire to amplify the voice of workers. If you are passionate about labour and social justice, share our values, and want to work toward changing the lives of workers, then a career with SEIU Healthcare is for you!

For more information, visit www.seiuhealthcare.ca.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

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The successful applicantwill promote the values, principles, and services of the SEIU by working as an integral part of the Finance Team in providing useful, accurate and timely information to Senior Management for decision making and strategic planning as well as policy and internal control implementations.


This position is full-time working at our Head Office in Richmond Hill, Ontario and will report to the Finance Manager, and work in close coordination with Union Reps, Clerical Staff, management team, and others to refer and consult regarding financial reporting and accounting matters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform membership dues processing and auditing. This includes reviewing, analyzing, organizing and uploading dues reports to UnionWare system on a timely basis. It also includes processing and posting dues information into the correct time period and resolving any discrepancies that may occur. Respond to member inquiries regarding dues related questions on a timely basis. If needed, work closely with Union Representatives and/or other department staff to resolve any dues related issues that the member may have. Work with other membership dues processing team members to provide timely and accurate dues related information upon request from management and/or other departments. Perform full cycle of accounts payable functions including reviewing, analyzing, and processing vendor invoices and payments through the Great Plains (GP) financial system. Review, analyze and process employee expense reports and reimbursements through Concur and GP financial system. Review chart of accounts and budget allocation to ensure the expenditures are posted to the appropriate accounts and period. Process Interac e-Transfer payments, EFT payments, Wire payments through online banking system. Respond to inquiries from vendors, members and employees regarding invoices, payment requests and employee expense reimbursements on a timely basis. Maintain operating files for the above duties and other miscellaneous filings. Assist in year-end external audit and monthly Trustee Audit as required. Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

A minimum of college diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration plus demonstrated skills and experiences.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 3 years of practical accounts payable knowledge and experience Demonstrated experience in using computerized financial system. Experience in using Great Plains and UnionWare is an asset. Demonstrated experience in working with large volume of data using Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, PivotTable and other advanced Excel functions is required.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Strong organization and time management skills. Ability to prioritize tasks. Strong attention to detail. Good analytical skills and problem-solving skills. Advanced skills in Outlook, Word & Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTable, etc.) and computerized databases especially ERP system. Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to interact with individuals across different functions within the organization. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Enthusiastic, driven, and forward thinking with a result focused approach.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT

Office work can include prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation and certain repetitive movements associated with such work. Using a computer for long periods of time. Frequent use of telephone. Lifting and moving supplies and materials up to 25lbs. There may be times (special projects) during which overtime is required. This should be on an occasional basis.

APPLICATION

Written applications that detail your qualifications and experience should be submitted on our

career portal

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Salary and other terms and conditions are in accordance with the clerical unit collective agreement. Please note that the Employer reserves the right to transfer or assign staff anywhere within the SEIU Local 1 Canada jurisdiction.

WHY SEIU HEALTHCARE?

At SEIU Healthcare, you will find a dynamic and inclusive environment where employees are valued and rewarded for their work. Here are a few things that set us apart:

Inclusive workplace culture Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees Generous vacation and sick leave benefits, inclusive supplemental unemployment benefits Fully sponsored employer pension plan Investment in employee growth -- personal and professional development options Working towards a common goal by making a real difference in the lives of people

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

SEIU Healthcare thanks all applicants for their interest. We are committed to diversity in our workplace and encourage applications from all visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities among other self-identified diverse groups. We also provide accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources. Please note that only individuals who are selected for interviews will be contacted.