STAFF ACCOUNTANT (Finance)

Job Overview

As General Accountant this position will function as part of the accounting team and provide functional, technical and process leadership. Responsibilities will include preparing and assisting with financial statements in conformance to principles of accounting and regulatory requirements,

2. Job Dimensions

This role has no direct reports

3. Principal Accountabilities

Oversee the process and data flow between accounting systems and subsystemsSupport, develop and manage proper operational controls, data documentation and troubleshooting procedures for ensuring data integrityMonth End Close and Year End coordination reporting, Liabilites, accruals, schedules, process journal entries, reconcile accounts, analyze month end variances and reportAnalyze relationships between sales volumes and expense categories, make appropriate observations and recommendations for actionSales margin analysis, review reporting and analyze low margin regions/branches remediationProvide support in recommending/developing effective solutions to problems in financial analysis, reporting and forecasting through individual effort/part of a teamAssisting with analysis and review of companys financial performance by collecting, analyzing and reporting financial/statistical dataSupport preparation of budget and financial operating reports, presenting findings/recommendations to CFO

4. Major challenges & complexities

Ability to accurately quantify and establish cost and profitability by branch. Ensure clean accounting of all activities and can reconcile performance within each period

5. Relationships

Internal

External

Controller

Outside Auditor and Government agencies Facility Staff

6. Qualifications/Requirements

6.1 Formal Qualifications and Experience

Knowledge and Experience
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, and ERP systems experienceExperience with algebraic equations and ability to calculate units of measure conversions
Education and Certifications
1+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a healthcare environment. Previous General Ledger and ERP system experienceBachelor Degree in Accounting, Tax, Audit, or Finance

6.2 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviours

Job Specific skills and abilities
Capable of working with high complexity and ambiguity; have the ability to apply accounting education/experience to new situations, as well as expected to have latitude/creativity to make confident decisions when necessaryStrong problem solving skills, critical thinking/analytical skills, proven follow through and excellent time management abilitiesExcellent judgment, planning skills and leadership traits. Ability to work effectively in a team environment required as well as willingness to take on additional responsibility to support the team as necessaryThe Leadership competencies which will apply to Finance:
Command SkillsInterpersonal Savvy