Position posting number: 2606100
Rate of Pay: Reference Non-Union
Schedule: Temporary Full Time Assignment
Location: Walkerton
Vacancy: New
Applications are currently being accepted for a Temporary, Full Time Finance and Payroll Coordinator position for South Bruce Grey Health Centre.
This temporary position is not to exceed March 2028. If the position is going to end prior to March 2028 or exceed March 2028 two weeks’ notice will be provided.
Position Purpose: Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Finance & Payroll Coordinator is responsible for supporting day-to-day financial operations with a primary focus on payroll processing, financial reporting, and administrative accounting tasks. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with legislative and collective agreement requirements, and the integrity of financial records. The position also supports budgeting, reconciliations, audits, and continuous process improvement initiatives within the Finance Department.
Key Responsibilities: Finance
In coordination with the Senior Financial Analyst, the Finance & Payroll Coordinator will:
- Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements through monthly close process:
- Reconcile transactions and general ledger accounts by comparing and correcting data
- Create and enter journal entries (financial and statistical)oMaintain databases by entering and verifying data for completeness
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
- Calculate and process monthly physician payments
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation
- Assist with monthly management reports
- Support the annual external financial statement audit by creating and updating monthly working papers and reports
- Assist with annual operating budget process
Payroll
The Finance & Payroll Coordinator will:
- Process bi-weekly payroll including applicable reports, and review payroll entries forcompleteness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals
- Review and verify employee data changes, including new hires, terminations, salary changes,benefits, and deductions
- Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local payroll regulations
- Prepare payroll reports and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Coordinate with HR on compensation changes and benefits administration
- Set up, calculate, and remit bi-weekly source deductions in compliance with statutoryrequirements
- Prepare and submit bi-weekly statutory reporting, including Records of Employment (ROE) and HOOPP contributions
- Perform month-end reconciliation of payroll-related general ledger accounts andremittances
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in collaboration with appropriate managers
- Continuously monitor and reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data to ensurecompliance with collective agreements, standard business processes, accounting policies, andreporting standards
- Provide guidance to managers on payroll policies, procedures, and timelines
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and documentation
- Support audits and year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation and reconciliation
- Support maintenance of the corporate scheduling and payroll software, ensuring dataintegrity of formulas and tables
- Partners with Human Resources Team to ensure exemplary customer service for staff and managers
Other Functions
- Assist with the implementation of new systems, programs, and projects as assigned Increases productivity by automating tasks with the use of technology and improved processes
- Back up for Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Officer and Finance & Purchasing Coordinator
- Perform other duties as assigned, including scheduled and emergency tasks beyond normal business hours
- Perform other duties as required, to support Director of Finance
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND PREREQUISITES
Required
- A Diploma in Business Accounting, or Business Administration
- 1–3 years of experience in payroll/accounting roles
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Product (i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment
- Ability to manage workload to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion are required
- Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis andresolve complex problems
- Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in hospital finance, or unionized environment preferred
- Preference to Student or Member of one of following designations
- Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) or willing to obtain
- Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
- Proficiency with Crystal reporting preferred
- Knowledge of various legislated requirements (i.e. Employment Standards Act, WSIB, PensionBenefits Act etc.)
- Knowledge of the Canadian Institute Health Information MIS Guidelines and the Ministry ofHeath OHRS guidelines preferred
Salary & Benefits This is a temporary full-time position offering a competitive salary range of $71,994 - $80,769 annually. SBGHC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), lieu of benefits, vacation pay, and professional development opportunities.
To be considered for this position please submit resumes to Human Resources by email to [email protected] clearly indicating the posting number noted above. SBGHC is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SBGHC will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with AODA when notified by a candidate that accommodation due to a disability is required for the interview process.
Thank you for your continued interest in South Bruce Grey Health Centre. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $71,994.00-$80,769.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
