Accountant

Description:

JOIN OUR TEAM The West Elgin Community Health Centre is currently seeking an:
Accountant

Full-Time Employment
37.5 hours a week

The Centre is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants are welcome. We thank all candidates for their interest, however,
only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Individuals requiring accommodation during the application and/or the

interview process should advise the recruitment contact so arrangements can be made.

ABOUT US:
The West Elgin Community Health
Centre is part of a strong network
of community health centres across
the province. Together we commit to
providing health and social services
that are accountable, accessible,
efficient and governed by the
community.

Our team provides primary health
care, illness prevention and health
promotion services, as well as a range
of community programs primarily
to the residents of Dutton Dunwich
and West Elgin municipalities. Our
diabetes services are open to anyone
and are offered at multiple locations
in Elgin County.

We believe that housing, education,
food and the environment all play a
role in health and well-being. We also
believe that language, literacy and
poverty should not get in the way of
receiving great care.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Accountant is responsible
for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial information and records (manual
and automated) and provide related reports to the Centre’s management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Community College certificate in fundamental accounting or equivalent.

Enrollment in, or completion of, CPA program is preferred.

• Three to five years automated accounting, payroll and benefits experience,

preferable in a community-based, not for profit human service organization.

• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices

and audit objectives.

• Demonstrated strong user-level familiarity with accounting, spreadsheet, word

processing and database software.

• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of

accuracy and little supervision.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Great Plains Accounting and Easy Pay Payroll software is

preferred.

• Familiarity with MIS/OHRS reporting standards preferred.
• Vulnerable sector police check and confirmation of full Covid-19 vaccination

required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Full cycle administration of payroll and processing of all benefit remittances.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile accounts, monthly bank reconciliation, bank deposits.
• Prepare financial statements, including income and expenses, trial balance,

and balance sheet for reporting to the Leadership and the Board of the
Directors including preliminary analysis and timely follow-up.

• Maintain the integrity of the General Ledger, related reports and reporting

tools.

• Assist the Management team in budget preparation including maintenance of

system budget tools.

• Monitor expenditures and analysis to ensure conformance to budget.
• Assist with quarterly reports to Ontario Health West (OHW) funders.
• Year-end audit preparation.
• Maintain inventory control, petty cash, order and process supplies as required.
• Ensure compliance with the Centre’s privacy policies.