At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

As an integral member of the Finance team and reporting to the Finance Manager, the Senior Financial Accountant supports specific financial accounting functions for the organization, spanning Banking and Treasury, Payables, Capital Assets, Payroll and Financial Reporting for an organization with a budget in excess of $30B and more than 3,000 unionized and non-unionized employees. Senior Financial Accountants have responsibility for their area of focus to prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and ad hoc analysis. The Senior Financial Accountant responds to inquiries of internal or external stakeholders and ensures that support is complete and accurate. They are detail oriented, take initiative, identify issues and solutions, and have effective communication skills. They also take the lead in Policy/Procedure documentation, communications and provide leadership in various projects as well as providing mentorship to other staff members.

Here is what you will be doing:

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  Prepare journal entries in accordance with Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards and the organization\xe2\x80\x99s policies and procedures, with complete and accurate support.
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  Reconcile accounts, investigate irregularities, and provide recommended solution.
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  Respond to Audit Requests by both preparing analysis and communicating the work performed to internal and/or external auditors.
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  Complete required regulatory and ad hoc reporting.
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  Assist with preparation of financial statements.
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  Identify opportunities to improve tools, procedures, and the internal control framework, and collaborate on solutions.
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  Complete trend analysis where applicable and take the lead on Policy/Procedure/Note to File documentation, tool development, communications and provide leadership on other various projects.
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  Have expert knowledge of Workday functionality in respective area; seek to continually learn new features to enhance effectiveness or efficiency.
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  Collaborate with colleagues, both within Finance and within the broader Ontario Health population on matters related to areas of responsibilities.
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  Provide exemplary customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
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  Provide accounting advice based on knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and/or best practices experience or research.
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  Be a mentor to other staff members.
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  Perform other duties within the functional area as assigned.

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

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  Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree program in related field i.e., Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
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  Completion or near completion of Chartered Professional Accountant designation
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  Strong finance background, with 3 years of experience in accounting, reporting and analysis
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  Knowledge within area of responsibility including legislation, MOH requirements, Public Sector Accounting Standards, OH policies and procedures and auditor requirements
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  Competent in Microsoft Office environment, specifically Microsoft Excel
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  Experience in Workday Financials is considered an asset

Skills and Abilities

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  Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills, accuracy, and organization
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  Demonstrated initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations to management
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  Ability to think critically, set priorities, solve problems and resolve conflicts in a timely and efficient manner
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  Effective communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills
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  High standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information
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  Self-starter with a strong sense of personal accountability and ownership in their work
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  Ability to carry out assigned projects to completion with minimal supervision
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  Ability to exercise good judgement, show initiative, and be proactive
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  Demonstrated commitment to client service

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Paygrade and Zone: 4B

Location: Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change). All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Internal Application Deadline Date: April 6, 2023

Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.
We encourage applicants with accessibility needs to notify us if they have any accommodation needs in the application and/or interview process.

Note: As part of the initial recruitment screening process, applicants must confirm that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If applicants are not fully vaccinated, they will be required to identify any accommodation needs pursuant to a protected ground under the Code. Applicants who identify an accommodation need will be required to provide supporting documentation with respect to their need for accommodation when requested by Ontario Health. If no such accommodation is identified, the applicant will not be eligible to proceed through the recruitment process.