Accountant

QUALIFICATIONS
* Completion of a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA or CMA)
* Five (5) years experience in accounting, auditing/internal audit or other financial activity, preferably in Health Care
* Knowledge of accounting practices/procedures and experience with computerized accounting software and current software applications
* 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 provide effective leadership 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 Accountant is responsible for financial reporting, annual budgets and financial account analysis and reconciliations for Prairie Mountain Health. Primary areas of responsibility for fiscal management and accountability include special projects, contract management and development of finance policies and procedures within the Mission, Vision, policies and procedures of Prairie Mountain Health.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview:

1. Conduct special projects as requested by Regional Finance Manager.
2. Provide assistance to external auditors as requested.
3. Contract management.
4. Participate in internal audit program.
5. Review account analysis/ reconciliations.
6. Follow up on actions as directed by Regional Finance Manager and/or Internal Auditor.
7. Financial system operation, planning and maintenance.
8. Month end and year end financial processing, reconciling and reporting.
9. Operating budget preparation.
10. Act as a resource for department heads/program managers for variance reports/budget.
11. Preparation and distribution of financial reports.
12. Contract support and training to facility/program staff.
13. Development and revision of finance policies and procedures.
14. Supervision of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Financial Assistant staff.
15. Sundry duties as assigned.