Financial Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS
* Certificate from a recognized Business Education program or enrolment in a recognized accounting program at the second to third level, or suitable combination of education and experience relevant to the position
* Health care accounting experience considered an asset
* Knowledge of accounting practices/procedures and experience with computerized accounting software
* Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability
* Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
* Demonstrated experience in employee and labour relations
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team based environment and independently
* Demonstrated experience in initiating changes and improvements, including skills in workplace re-engineering within a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) environment
* Ability to prioritize in a changing environment
* Sensitivity to the human and political dynamics of health care management
* Strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills
* Demonstrated ability to develop Policy & Procedures
* Ability to display independent judgment
* Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
* Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
* Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

POSITION SUMMARY

The Financial Coordinator is responsible for the month end process, annual budgets and year end working paper audit files for Prairie Mountain Health. Primary responsibilities relate to departmental information, fiscal management, financial system planning and maintenance, and assisting with policy and procedure development within the Mission, Vision, policies and procedures of Prairie Mountain Health.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview:

1. Financial system operation, planning and maintenance.
2. Month end and year end financial processing, reconciling and reporting.
3. Operating budget preparation.
4. Preparation and distribution of financial reports.
5. Finance support and training to facility/program staff.
6. Investigation of financial discrepancies.
7. Assistance in the preparation of year end audit working paper files.
8. Provides input into the development and revision of finance policies and procedures.
9. Payroll variance analysis and completion of wage templates.
10. Supervision of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Financial Assistant staff.
11. Sundry duties as assigned.