Accounting Assistant

CarePartners; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home healthcare is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers the flexibility of remote work and involves managing day-to-day accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with fiscal policies, and supporting financial reporting. You will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and contributing to the overall efficiency of the accounting department. With a commitment to quality care, this organization provides meaningful work opportunities and fosters professional growth in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare while advancing your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Dental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Perkopolis

Rewards Points

Professional growth opportunities

Meaningful work in healthcare

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent education.
• Interest in CPA Ontario Certification Program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor invoices and account reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end processes.
• Complete government filings and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic accounting principles

Ability to adapt to new systems

Education

University degree in accounting

College diploma in accounting

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Sage 300 or similar ERP system

Job description

Who We Are

CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages. We care for approximately 72,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, through our 24 locations and 22 nursing clinics. CarePartners is proud of its commitment to quality, relentlessly seeking to improve the patient and caregiver experience, promoting a healthy and resilient workplace culture, and contributing to a sustainable healthcare system in Ontario.

We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (award-winning) care programs and technology, including virtual care and AI.

Overview

We are currently looking for someone to join our team in the role of Accounting Assistant. This is a full-time role based out of our Waterloo Corporate office, with remote working options available.

The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting transactions and is accountable for ensuring accurate and timely entries to meet reporting requirements. They will assist in ensuring adherence to fiscal policies to support cost control measures. The Accounting Assistant will follow sound accounting principles within CarePartners in accordance with the mission statement, established policies and procedures, relevant legislation, government guidelines, the Collective Agreement and local contract requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Other employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points.
• Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth.
• Rewarding and meaningful work in healthcare.

What The Role Involves

• Receiving and entering vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Vendor account reconciliation.
• Prepare journal entries as requested.
• Monitor deadlines for and submissions of month-end processing, budgets, and other financial requirements.
• Complete government filings including but not limited to HST, source deductions and income tax installments.
• Reconciliation of balance sheets on a monthly basis, including the reconciliation of subledgers to the general ledger.
• Monthly variance analysis from budget.
• Daily bank deposit reconciliation.
• Assist with monthly invoices.
• Provide backup for Accounts Payable and Receivable staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• A university degree or college diploma in accounting.
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Interested or enrolled in the CPA Ontario Certification Program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of the basic accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office software application is required.
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of the Sage 300 or similar ERP system is beneficial.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of community home health industry programs/services is an asset.
• Ability to adapt to new systems.

CarePartners In Your Community

In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

Accessibility

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities; accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.