Accounting Technician

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health's Selkirk Mental Health Center seeks a casual accounting support role in the Patient Trust Office. The position supports financial processes, payroll-related tasks, and fund accounting in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Ideal candidates have a minimum 3 years of experience in computerized accounting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. This in-person role requires good English communication and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Access).
• Experience with SAP or similar accounting software is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to investigate and resolve issues.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

English communication

Independent worker

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary accounting/finance

CPA designation in progress

Tools

SAP

Accounting software

Job description

Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Center

Department / Unit: Patient Trust Office

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days(Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. 8am to 12pm or 8:30am to 12:30pm)

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 4.00

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within the last five years in a computerized accounting environment required, preferably within a healthcare environment.
• Experience with investigating and analyzing accounting and finance problems.
• Experience in processing payroll and/or cash and banking transactions and reconciliations.
• Experience performing audit or review procedures.
• Experience with client-facing customer service.
• Experience gathering information from many sources for reconciliation purposes.
• Experience investigating and analyzing issues with follow up performed in a timely manner.
• Experience prioritizing workflow in a demanding environment.
• Experience preparing ad hoc reports for various users and providing management information as requested.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Completion of high school education, Manitoba Standards required.
• Completion of post-secondary education in accounting or finance from a recognized institution is required.
• Enrolled and actively working towards CPA designation is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, and Access) required.
• Experience in SAP would be an asset.
• Excellent analytical skills required.
• Excellent English communication skills both written and oral required.
• Ability to recognize and investigate problems quickly and accurately.
• Ability to plan, schedule and complete work in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet challenging deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact well with all levels of staff, patients/patient’s family members and vendors.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

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. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.