Accountant, Operations Finance

Sienna Senior Living; Markham; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

RRSP with Company Match

Share Ownership and Reward Program (SO

Employee Share Purchase Plan with Co

Continuous learning and growth

Competitive compensation and vacation

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living in Markham, Ontario is seeking an Accountant, Operations Finance to join our Finance team. You will prepare monthly financial statements for communities, post journal entries, review accruals and perform account reconciliations to support timely reporting.

You will collaborate with other Finance colleagues and community managers, maintain confidentiality of financial and resident data, and contribute to audits and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Business, Commerce or related discipline.
• CPA designation preferred or in progress.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a general accounting position, including general ledger reconciliation.
• Experience in long-term care or health care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements for the communities and residences.
• Post journal entries and review accruals; complete account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Finance and managers to support timely financial reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and resident data.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and liaise with AR/AP/Payroll teams.
• Assist with external audits by preparing working papers.

Skills

General accounting experience

General ledger reconciliation

Financial reporting

Education

CPA designation (preferred)

Job description

At Sienna, we empower our team members across Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta to help our residents live the life they desire and deserve. Our purpose is simple: to cultivate happiness in daily life!

What Sienna Offers:

We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• A competitive compensation and vacation package
• Employer Paid Health & Dental Benefits
• RRSP with Company Match
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing:

Reporting to the Manager, Operations Finance, the Accountant, Operations Finance is responsible for preparing monthly financial statements and other business units, including journal entry preparation and posting, review of accruals and the completion of account reconciliation.

The Accountant, Operations Finance, will collaborate with other members of the Finance department and managers to facilitate timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Ensure records (paper and electronic) are utilized, stored, maintained, retained and destroyed as per policies;
• Maintains confidentiality of all financial, personal and resident data;
• Archives all files, bank statements, journal entries etc., as required;
• Prepare monthly financial accounts, records and reports for the communities and residences and other business units as assigned, including journal entry preparation and posting, review of accruals, and other items necessary for the production of timely and accurate financial reports;
• Analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness of the financials;
• Provide support services to the various business units;
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts and specific income statement accounts;
• Liaise with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll team members to ensure timely exchange of information as required;
• Ensure trust account reconciliations and cash audits are prepared accurately and submitted on time, and all reconciling items are resolved and recorded on a timely basis;
• Prepare quarterly working papers for the external audits;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Business, Commerce or related discipline.
• Chartered Professional Accounting Designation or working towards completion preferred.
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a general accounting position, including general ledger account reconciliation.
• Previous experience in long-term care or health care industries is considered an asset.

What You Need To Know

• Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background and references check.
• We will review applications as they are received. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize Artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position.
• Salary Range: $55,451 - $69,314 **Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity**
• At our corporate head office, we thrive on teamwork and collaboration. This position is required to be on site 5 days a week (Markham ON)
• This posting is for an existing vacancy

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.