Junior Accountant

CONTRACT

Job title: Junior Accountant

Duration: 12-18 month contract

Role status: Current opening

Intro paragraph: Our client is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their Finance team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to gain exposure to full-cycle accounting within a healthcare environment. The successful candidate will support month-end activities, reconciliations, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and audit preparation while working alongside an experienced finance team.

Principal tasks and responsibilities include:

• Prepare month-end journal entries including funding allocations, prepaids, deferred capital contributions, payroll, revenues, and expenses.
• Perform reconciliations of assigned General Ledger accounts.
• Complete monthly and annual balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare financial analysis and reporting using Excel.
• Support capital projects accounting and cost tracking.
• Perform Ministry of Health (MOH) program and funding reconciliations.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and administrative support.
• Assist with interim and year-end audit preparation, including gathering supporting documentation.
• Provide Accounts Payable coverage when required, including invoice processing, EFT payments, and cheque runs.
• Provide Accounts Receivable coverage when required, including patient billing, payment processing, account reconciliations, statement generation, and insurance claims submissions.
• Assist with collections from patients and insurance providers.
• Support patient accounts and front desk coverage as needed.
• Provide bi-weekly payroll support and coverage when required.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies related to confidentiality, quality improvement, workplace safety, and regulatory requirements.

Our client: A healthcare organization dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care, rehabilitation services, and long-term recovery support.

Qualifications and pre-requisites:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Enrollment in, or pursuit of, a CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Previous accounting experience through co-op placements, internships, or professional work experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Exposure to ERP, payroll, or healthcare systems such as Meditech, HRIS, or Great Plains (GP) is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional information or perks: 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday.

On-site work environment.

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across accounting, payroll, reporting, audit, and healthcare finance functions.

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