Financial Analyst I - Financial Services

Job Description

The Financial Analyst I performs a range of activities in the area of General Accounting. This role is responsible for typical accounting period closure activities, reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts, preparing for annual audits, and investigation and analysis of specific accounting transactions. The Financial Analyst will be required to be flexible during peak periods to meet deadlines. This role will work closely with and support other members of the Finance team. The Financial Analyst will prepare monthly journal entries and complete the month-end process, as well as prepare monthly reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts, including but not limited to Bank, Prepaid expenses, Fixed Assets, Capital Grants, and Accrued Liabilities. In addition, this role is responsible for preparing a reconciliation and variance analysis of capital purchases and projects. They will also post daily, weekly, and monthly system interfaces from sub ledgers to General Ledger, support the corporate credit card program, and prepare working papers to assist in the annual external audit. They will work closely with the external Accounts Payable service provider (Plexxus) on all aspects of Accounts Payable.

• Degree or diploma in Business Administration - Accounting.
• Certification in accounting (CPA) completed or close to completion.

• Experience in full cycle accounting essential with high attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Demonstrated experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Demonstrated organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with tight timelines and in a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility with respect to working hours.
• Superior judgment, critical thinking, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership, and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

• Knowledge of hospital financial accounting requirements and reporting structure is an asset.
• Infinium experience is a definite asset.

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

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Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.

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