Financial Coordinator

**Schedule**
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

**Education Level**
2 years Community College diploma in accounting or related field of study.

**Career Level**
Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

**Job Title**

Financial Coordinator I

**Job Code**

JD00652

**Pay Grade**

6

**Department, Unit or Project Description**:
Reporting to the Manager of Finance for the Department of Family Medicine, as part of a busy accounting team, the Financial Coordinator (I) will provide support for numerous financial transactions for the Department of Family Medicine.

The Financial Coordinator (I) shares responsibility for modelling and supporting policies and practices that are aligned with the Department of Family Medicine's commitment to truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, to addressing the harms of racism experienced by Black and People of Colour, and to creating and sustaining an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

**Job Summary**:
**Purpose and Key Functions**:

- Coordinate the collection, verification, analysis and reporting of financial data.
- Interpret and communicate applicable financial policies, procedures and guidelines to others.
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing audit files and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Develop and deliver training and information sessions.
- Analyze data and assess for reasonableness.
- Develop budgets for review and approval.
- Implement and maintain budgets. Create financial projections and make adjustments to budgets throughout the fiscal year.
- Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
- Write a variety of document and reports such as procedure manuals, accounting reports, and financial statements.
- Perform various analyses and reconciliations of accounts.
- Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.
- Provide training and guidance to others on relevant accounting procedures and the use of financial systems.
- Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.
- Calculate, prepare and issue invoices, cheques, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures.
- Receive, send, sort, verify, process and prepare various documents such as purchase orders, invoices, cheque requisitions, receivables, and payables.
- Process, verify, and balance financial records and business transactions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

**Requirements**:
**Education**: 2 year Community College diploma in Accounting or a related field of study.

**Experience**: Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

**Additional Information**:
This position requires an individual capable of handling a diverse workload in a busy environment, able to meet multiple and simultaneous deadlines, and perform equally well individually and as part of a team.

Additional requirements include:

- previous experience working with healthcare/clinical environment;
- experience with statistical, financial and database reporting;
- outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;
- good analytical and problem solving skills;

Flexibility in schedule is necessary as occasional work may be required during early mornings or evenings.

Here are some things to note about our office space:

- Our office building is in downtown Hamilton and accessible via public transit.
- Our offices are located on levels 2-6, which are all wheelchair accessible.
- Gender-inclusive public washrooms are available on site.

**How To Apply**

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Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

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