Bookkeeper for Retirement Home and Long Term Care

"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, 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/accounts payable
• manual/system cheques, PDS
• census, rate reduction, Director's discretion, exceptional circumstances, bank
• deposits, overdue accounts, PAP
• payroll
• record of employment, T4 reporting, ADP input and transfer, StaffScheduleCare 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 reimbursement.
• Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory.

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• Minimum education of High School graduate.
• Minimum of 2 years accounting experience to include (solid background of either accounts receivable or payroll): computerized payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, benefits administration.
• 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 the ability to maintain a neat work area.
• Good organizational skills.
• A second language is an asset.
• To show evidence of being focused on people's feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
• To 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.
• COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment

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.