Junior Accountant Jobs

Requisition ID: 344933

Competition #: SS-23-1280

Position Control #: 399-7111510-C103-03

Posting End Date: September 26, 2023

City: La Broquerie

Site: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Work Location: Regional Office - To Be Determined

Department / Unit: Finance

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked:7.75 hour shifts

Wage Rate: As Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Position Summary

Reporting to the Financial Analyst, the Clerk V – Junior Accountant is responsible for ensuring that regional, facility and program financial and statistical information is entered completely and accurately into the financial system. The incumbent also prepares and distributes monthly financial reports on a timely basis and completes reconciliations regularly, or as deemed necessary in consultation with the Financial Analyst.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Previous experience with computerized accounting systems
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, train and support others
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to upgrade and broaden skills
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Knowledge and experience with finance software, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains preferred
• Graduate of an accredited business program (minimum 1 year) directly related to Accounting
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate initiative in the performance of duties
• Two (2) years previous experience working in an accounting field
• Good work and attendance record

Conditions Of Employment

• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least 1,000,000.00
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.