Bookkeeper

Lakeshore Residence; Belle River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring healthcare facility in Belle River, Ontario, is looking for a Bookkeeper to manage financial reporting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Accounting or Business Administration and at least two years of relevant experience, preferably with ADP WFN. We offer competitive wages, employee benefits, and growth opportunities in a friendly, team-oriented environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in others' lives, apply today!

Benefits

Employee benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Competitive wages

Matching RRSP contribution

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years accounting experience in accounts receivable or payroll.
• Ability to interpret union contracts, policies and procedures.
• Must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete accounting for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll.
• Participate in facility-wide quality improvement activities.
• Prepare and participate in audits.

Skills

Accounting

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Integrity

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting/Business Administration diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

ADP WFN

Job description

“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass, and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Bookkeeper reports to the Executive Director and is expected to provide complete accounting of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Trust Fund and month‑end related financial reporting, as well as various duties assigned by the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Sets vision, goals and objectives for the department in line with the overall facility’s vision and strategic directions.
• Provide support on financial issues to the rest of the Management Team.
• Supports recruitment, orientation, retention and performance management.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of Collective Agreements, Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other relevant legislation.
• Participates in facility-wide quality improvement activities.
• Prepares and participates in audits.
• Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators.
• Required to participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results.
• Accounting functions are completed accurately and on time including, but not limited to: accounts receivable and accounts payable, manual/system cheques, PBS census, rate reduction, Director’s discretion, exceptional circumstances, bank deposits, overdue accounts, PAP payroll record of employment, T4 reporting, processing payroll in ADP WFN, StaffScheduleCare or other time and attendance software interface balancing employee benefits, pension and group RRSP, union dues, health and benefit plan, seniority list resident trust deposit and disbursement, statement of account petty cash reconciliation and reimburse.

Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory.

Qualifications

• Minimum education of Accounting/Business Administration diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years accounting experience solid background of either accounts receivable or payroll, including computerized payroll (preferably ADP WFN), accounts payable, accounts receivable and benefits administration.
• Experienced with unionized payroll.
• Recent professional and skill development courses would be desirable.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interpret Union contracts, policies and procedures.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to interact efficiently and courteously with residents, public, employees, and volunteers.
• Sense of responsibility, integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate care in use of supplies and equipment and maintain a neat work area.
• Good organizational skills.
• Second language is an asset.
• Ability to show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and turning a task into positive social interaction.
• Must undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
• As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X‑ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements.
• Two supervisory references are required.
• Provide proof of all required vaccines; the Employer strongly recommends staying up to date with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee benefits
• Employee perks
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Matching RRSP contribution
• Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants’ interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.