Finance Summer Student, Finance - Full Time Temporary (approx 3 months) - Markham Stouffville H[...]

Oak Valley Health; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community health care organization as a Finance Summer Student. This exciting temporary role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in finance, working alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive environment. You'll be responsible for providing essential accounting support, assisting with reporting, and ensuring financial accuracy. With a commitment to patient-centered care, you'll contribute to a team that values respect, trust, and compassion. If you're pursuing a degree in Business or Accounting and are eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in finance while making a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree/diploma in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• Understanding of accounting practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in data entry and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and clerical support for finance operations.
• Assist with internal and external reporting.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare bank deposits.

Skills

Accounting Practices

Data Entry

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Prioritization Skills

Attention to Detail

Ethical Responsibility

Education

University Degree in Business

College Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Summer Student, Finance - Full Time Temporary (approx 3 months) - Markham Stouffville Hospital page is loaded

Finance Summer Student, Finance - Full Time Temporary (approx 3 months) - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Apply locations Markham, Ontario time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR102206

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Provide accounting and clerical support to the day-to-day operations of the respective team in Finance including Patient Billing, Payroll, Accounting/Reporting, Planning and Analysis
• Assist with internal and external reporting or any other reporting that is assigned
• Investigate, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
• Daily enter key data of financial transactions in database
• Assist in adhoc requests

What you bring to the role:

• Actively pursuing a University degree or College diploma in Business, Accounting or Finance with an accounting/business emphasis
• A complete or comprehensive understanding of accounting practices and procedures
• The ability to act responsibly and ethically when working with sensitive financial information, whether it’s information for the company or for individuals
• Well developed communication, organizational and prioritizing skills
• Strong people skills – a polite and professional demeanor when working with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in data entry is required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must demonstrate high initiative and efficiency with high attention to detail
• Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
• Demonstrated commitment to a safe environment for staff, patients and families by working in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and related Hospital policies.

Work Schedule:

The successful candidate will work Monday – Friday days

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

$17.20 per hour

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the RCC we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly.All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023 . We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI .

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontarioʼs leading community health care organizations. Across our two hospitals, Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital, as well as our Reactivation Care Centre, we deliver safe, high-quality care to more than 441,000 patients annually through diagnostic and emergency care services, clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and childrenʼs services.

Oak Valley Health is proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team. With over 600 professional staff, over 3,300 dedicated staff, and more than 900 active volunteers, we are committed to celebrating our people, fostering connections, and driving innovative growth. We provide integrated care for healthier communities and deliver an extraordinary patient experience through our honoured to care culture to residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge, and beyond.