Financial Analyst I

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is Canada’s leading hospital system with a national and international footprint. The Financial Analyst I will join the Research Financial Services team to perform professional accounting tasks, manage deposits, and support ad hoc analyses while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role requires a university degree in business, accounting or finance, along with at least 2 years of related experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or equivalent program.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in accounting environment with exposure to basic accounting practices.
• Strong numerical computation and data entry skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocate deposits received through UHN bank accounts.
• Process and manage cheque deposits within Research Financial Services.
• Handle a high volume of deposit allocations accurately and within established timelines.
• Process repayment and refund transactions as required.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain information for deposits and refunds.
• Investigate and reconcile discrepancies between claims submitted and payments received.
• Respond promptly to inquiries related to deposits, allocations, and refunds.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with financial policies.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

University degree in Business Administration / Accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation: CAD 58,578 - CAD 87,876 - yearly

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: 700 University Avenue – Hydro Building
Department: Finance
Reports to: Manager, Research Financial Services
Salary Range: $58,578- $87,876 annually
Hours: 37.5 hours per weeks
Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: October 16, 2026

Position Summary

As a key member of the Research Financial Services Team, theFinancial Analyst Iperforms a range of professional and detailed accounting tasks requiring basic knowledge and fundamental application of competent knowledge of accounting concepts, principles and practices. This individual works independently under broad direction and within established accounting systems. The scope of the role includes the following duties.

Duties

• Allocate deposits received through UHN bank accounts
• Process and manage cheque deposits within Research Financial Services (RFS)
• Handle a high volume of deposit allocations accurately and within established timelines
• Process repayment and refund transactions as required
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain the necessary information for deposit allocation and refund processing
• Investigate and reconcile discrepancies between claims submitted and payments received
• Respond promptly to inquiries related to deposits, allocations, and refunds
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with applicable financial policies and procedures
• Provide support for ad hoc projects, analyses, and other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or equivalent program
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in accounting environment with exposure to a range of basic accounting practices, procedures and generally accepted accounting principles
• Skill in performing detailed numerical computations and accurate data entry
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Working knowledge of computer application accounting systems (SAP preferred) and software applications, preferably in a Microsoft Office environment (i.e. Word, Access, PowerPoint)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to client service and satisfaction
• Experience working in a health care environment, preferred
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and solution-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.