Full Time Financial Specialist - Payroll

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you an experienced Financial Specialist (Payroll) who enjoys preparing, analyzing and processing financial and statistical reporting with accuracy? Are you able to maintain and update the financial systems consistent with general accounting principles and MIS guidelines? Are you seeking a payroll profession within the healthcare sector?

If so, take a look at this rewarding career opportunity working alongside a supportive and collaborative team of over 8,000 regulated health care and other professionals. We are amid a momentous time for health care in Ontario as we move to a more connected health care system through the Ontario Health Teams model of care.

Home and Community Care Support Services is looking for a Financial Specialist (Payroll) with expertise in assisting with the annual budget, mid-year forecasting and integral to the processing of non-union payroll and union negotiations costing. You will also assist with the analysis of benefits and compensation plans for the purposes of negotiation of labour relations contracts. The Financial Specialist (Payroll) will import payroll data to general ledger and prepare monthly reports for payroll, import files for service provider payments and input A/R journal entries as required.

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan.
• Valuable development opportunities

What will you do?

• Process and reconcile all monthly statutory remittances to Revenue Canada, Receiver General for the non-union payroll group
• Process payroll for all non-union and management staff
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting and variance analysis
• Complete, verify and issue Record of Employment upon termination or leaves for the non-union payroll group
• Develop and maintain relevant procedure manuals
• Assist with year-end audit, projects and implementations
• Administer year end procedures such as T4’s, T4A’s, HOOPP (pension) reporting for the non-union payroll group

What must you have?

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in an accounting environment
• Attention to detail
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Knowledge and experience in MIS guidelines & reporting requirements
• Intermediate level of experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Internet and/or other computer software (or equivalent)
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Customer service focus
• Minimum two year community college Diploma in Accounting or equivalent
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical, problem solving, decision making abilities
• Thorough understanding of payroll principles and labour regulations

What would give you the edge?

• Willingness to up-grade training and education
• Experience in using Management Reporter and Great Plains general ledger an asset
• Experience in health care sector would be an asset
• Current designation or enrolled in a certified accounting program preferred but not required (CPA, CGA, CMA or equivalent)
• Experience working with an HCCSS organization

Who are we?

We are Home and Community Care Support Services, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Home and Community Care Support Services is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.