Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is dedicated to providing accessible, equitable, and transformational health and social service choices for the well-being of Scarborough's diverse communities. We cultivate vital community services by promoting healthy lifestyles while delivering a comprehensive range of culturally competent health and social services programming. Our I2CARE values ensures that we, as a work community, treat all with, inclusivity, innovation, collaboration, accessibility respect and equity.
As an employer, we strive for excellence as a workplace and are committed to building a workforce that enhances our capacity to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve.
We are currently looking to hire a:
Accounting Administrator
1 – Full Time, 1-Year Contract (35 hours/week)
Reports to: Manager, Finance
Purpose:
This position requires a working knowledge of SCHC’s accounting policies and procedures, its sub-ledgers, and spreadsheet software. Each sub-ledger supports a particular program or group of programs and has unique database characteristics. This position requires familiarity with full cycle accounting and finance. This position requires the ability to analyze clerical and procedural issues as they arise, resolve them in a professional manner when within the position’s scope of authority, and refer them to senior staff as required.
This position works collaboratively with the Financial Analyst and other members of the finance office on matters related to financial accounting, auditing, congruency with the general ledger, and account balancing. This position also works with program staff on clerical and procedural matters related to billings and collections, to assist them in their financial management responsibilities. This position shall support the Corporate Service portfolio which includes the areas of Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting, Facilities and Procurement.
This position performs tasks which provide access to information of a confidential nature, including information regarding the financial affairs of clients and donors, which must be held at the highest level of confidence.
This position is responsible to the Finance Manager for the processing of the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger transactions of the organization. This position is responsible to the Human Resource Manager for all other Corporate Service initiative assigned.
This position works closely with Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, Facilities and Procurement in providing support regarding reporting needs, projects and ad hoc queries.
Key areas of responsibility:
Payroll & Human Resource functions:
o Supports the payroll function by updating employee records, maintaining timesheets, assisting in validating payroll data and report creations.
o Supports Human Resource project as instructed.
o Supports the creation, validation and submission of all payroll related government remittance.
Finance functions:
o Responsible for recording all accounts payable transactions from invoicing to payment processing.
o Works collaboratively with program staff to ensure that transactions are entered correctly and to resolve both payable and receivable issues raised by stakeholders.
o Assists clients or vendors who have billing or payment issues in a courteous and professional manner and refers issues to program staff as required.
o Works collaboratively with the Financial Analyst to resolve issues involving the exporting of accounting transactions from the sub-ledgers and the importing of transactions into the general ledger.
o Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any information related to the organization, units, programs, staff, and clients, which the duties of the position provide access to.
o Supports the bank reconciliation process
o Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any information related to the organization, units, programs, staff, and clients, which the duties of the position provide access to.
o Assists the Financial Analyst in supporting the preparation of budgets & forecasts as required.
o Assists the Financial Analyst with supporting the audit function.
o Assists the Financial Analyst with funder reporting.
o Perform account reconciliations.
Other:
o Understand, interpret, and embody SCHC’s mission, vision, and values.
o Implement SCHC’s strategic priorities.
o Adhere to all policies and procedures of SCHC.
o Lead key financial operation improvement projects.
o Other duties as assigned.
Educational and/or Professional Qualifications:
· Graduate of a Business Administration/Accounting program or equivalent.
Level of Experience:
· Two years of experience in bookkeeping or financial accounting.
Skills and Attributes:
· Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing software.
· Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
· Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
· Attention to detail.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
· Capable of fulfilling the physical and mental demands of the job as per the Position Demands Analysis.
· Due to SCHC’s multi-site locations we reserve the right to relocate the incumbent to another site, in the same position performing the same duties, as may be dictated by program needs. Reasonable notice of such site relocation will be given.
· Subject to a Police Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Security Check.
Significant Working Conditions:
Most of the working hours fall into regular business hours. Flexibility is required to ensure all regulatory and funder reporting submissions are within its respective due date.
Remuneration: $46, 592 - $63,469
Please apply in confidence to HR by email: [email protected]
We would like to thank all applicants; only those invited to interviews will be contacted.
Note: Please quote Acc-Admin in the subject line.
If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. As a condition of employment all new hires must be legal to work in Canada. You will also be required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services.
SCHC values equity, inclusion and accessibility. We welcome those who have a demonstrated commitment to upholding these values and who will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, newcomers, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+
SCHC is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our clients, employees, job applicants, suppliers and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information or use our services. We respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and its associated regulations. SCHC will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $46,592.00-$63,469.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (preferred)
- Bookkeeping: 2 years (preferred)
Location:
- Scarborough, ON M1H 2A4 (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scarborough, ON M1H 2A4