Payroll & Finance Coordinator

**Payroll & Finance Coordinator**
- Full-time Position_

Recognized throughout Southwestern Ontario as a leader in children’s (birth-14 years) mental health, Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness provides innovative treatment programs and services for children, experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges. As a registered charity and not-for-profit agency, Vanier has been in operation for over 54 years and is funded by the Ontario government. Vanier Children's Mental Wellness mission is to improve the lives of infants, children, and their families through the provision of mental health services based on clinical excellence, collaboration, partnerships, and system leadership. Appointed by the Ontario Government as “Lead Agency for Child/Youth Mental Health (CYMH) System Management” in London-Middlesex (2014), Vanier is also accountable for community-wide Child/Youth Mental Health System Planning (MCYS: “Moving on Mental Health”).

**Position Summary**:
The Payroll & Finance Assistant is responsible for daily accounting activities. This position is also responsible for verifying, processing, and maintaining payroll.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Post-secondary education in a business or accounting program or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Three years accounting experience in an intermediate position involving all aspects of accounting knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Payroll experience and knowledge related legislation and guidelines
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and guidelines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good judgment with ability to make independent decisions while also recognizing when consultation is required with Director of Finance and/or others in the agency.
- Strong analytical skills Ability to work independently.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for accounts payable/receivable, including follow-up on overdue accounts receivable, general ledger and service allocations.
- Prepares and completes bank deposits and completes monthly bank reconciliation.
- Assists the Director of Finance with the preparation of the Agency management budget and MCYS budget.
- Assists the Director of Finance with the preparation of quarterly management financial reports and MCYS report including cashflow forecast.
- Provides guidance to Program Managers and Supervisors on financial matters and procedures.
- Assists in preparation of the year-end audit.
- Maintains the donations/fund raising financial system (Internally Restricted) and issues charitable donation receipts.
- Prepares other annual reports such as the Annual Charity Return
- Special projects, as required.
- Process bi-weekly payroll and process salary allocations into the accounting system
- Completes government and benefit remittances.
- Prepare T4 statements.

**Requirements**:

- 2 Step TB test
- Acceptable vulnerable sector criminal reference check

**Job Type**
- Full-time, Permanent

**Pay**
- $46,814.00-$57,217.00 per year

**Benefits**
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

**Schedule**
- Monday to Friday, 35 hours a week

**Work Location**
- In person
- Vanier is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages women, Indigenous persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups to apply._
- Vanier is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization's representative of your need for accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner._
- Vanier is committed to taking every reasonable precaution to protect employees, our clients/families, and the healthcare systems in the communities in which we serve. To protect the wellbeing of our employees and clients, full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of all positions at Vanier. As such, all offers of employment will be conditional upon either (i) proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or (ii) proof of need for accommodation under relevant human rights legislation, and Vanier’s determination that the requested accommodation can be provided without undue hardship. You will be required to submit proof of full vaccination or proof of need for accommodation during our background screening process._
- While we appreciate your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose._