Accountant

The Louis Brier Home and Hospital•Vancouver, BC

15h•CA$0 - CA$37•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Finance & Operations, the Accountant assists the Business Office with the preparation of a variety of financial statements, schedules and reports and the reconciliation of bank accounts for both entities – Louis Brier Home & Hospital and Weinberg Residence. The Accountant is also responsible for a variety of accounts payable/receivable clerical support duties including processing invoices for payment, performing data entry, preparing bank deposits, mail out of cheques, filing and other related clerical duties as required. The Accountant will assist the development of the Business Office including the implementation and ongoing management of the new ERP solution. Located in the Oakridge area of Vancouver, B.C., Louis Brier Home and Hospital is an "Exemplary Status" accredited long-term care facility situated next to the Weinberg Residence (Assisted Living Suites and Multi-Level Care, both Private Pay). Our Mission is to provide exemplary resident and family-centered care for seniors through innovation, education, research, partnerships and collaboration through the contributions of staff, volunteers, funding partners and donors with a focus on quality and safety, all guided by Jewish heritage. Our vision is to be a center of excellence for elders providing innovative and outstanding care consistent with Jewish values and traditions. We live by our Values - CHAI (Hebrew word for LIFE): Caring, Health, Safety and Wellness, Accountability, and Integrity. Resident and employee safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at LBHH/WR, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Performs accounting duties including completing financial reports and verifying Trust fund balances; verifying and processing accounts payable; preparing year end schedules and monthly journal vouchers; and preparing financial statements and analyzing financial reports. The incumbent assists in generating vendor payments, performs a wide variety of accounts receivable duties and provides support with payroll and reception duties.

Requirements

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or actively enrolled in and working towards CPA designation
Minimum of three (3) years of recent related accounting experience, preferably in a healthcare or not-for-profit environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Experience with Vancouver Coastal Health reporting requirements and/or Ministry of Finance reporting is considered a strong asset.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a strong asset
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Power BI
Familiarity with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) reporting processes and Ministry of Finance funding submissions
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and not-for-profit accounting standards
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to organize work and manage competing deadlines
Physical ability to carry out duties of the position
Respectful Workplace training
Violence in the Workplace training
Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness training
Infection Prevention and Control training
Fire Safety training
Emergency Response Training
Privacy and Confidentiality training
WHMIS training
Up-to-date immunization record if available, including a TB test with negative results.
Position of Trust – criminal records check required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Vancouver Coastal Health reporting requirements and/or Ministry of Finance reporting is considered a strong asset.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a strong asset

Responsibilities

Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and prepaid expense adjustments
Reviews general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness and investigates unusual transactions, variances, and discrepancies prior to monthly close.
Verifies balances of Accounts Receivable and Resident Trust funds, as prepared by Accounts Receivable Clerk. Investigates and resolves discrepancies.
Prepares, reviews, and submits mandatory financial reports to Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and the Ministry of Finance in accordance with regulatory timelines and formats, including cost reports, reconciliation schedules, and any ad hoc reporting requirements.
Performs monthly bank reconciliations for all organizational accounts, investigates and resolves outstanding or unexplained items in a timely manner
Verifies year end inventory balances, as prepared by Stores Coordinator/AP. Investigates and resolves discrepancies.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and investigate discrepancies.
Support year-end audit preparation, working papers, and auditor requests.
Prepares and/or assists with the preparation of financial statements, government reports, statistical reports, and reports to auditors as required following established formats.
Update Leadsheets and ensure that all the schedules including depreciation, fixed assets, deferred capital, deferred operating, mortgage are all tie to the financial statements.
Assist Financial Analyst in annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles by partnering with cross-functional teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure consistency with organizational priorities.
Relieves AR, Financial Analyst and Accounts Payable positions as required
Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and variance analyses.
Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting processes.
Performs other related duties as assigned.