Financial Accountant 1

Posting Closes: April 14, 2024 at 5:00pm

About Us:

The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 400 staff at offices in Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, and Mount Forest.

We are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and our proud of our Exemplary Status (the highest standing) received at our most recent accreditation exercise (2019).

Why Join our Team:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and generous benefits supporting the wellness of our staff. We are proud to be members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) offering one of Canada’s largest and most respected defined benefit plans.

Career Development Opportunities: Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth. Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning. A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment.

Values that include: Mutual Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence and Innovation and a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.

Commitment to Health and Safety: We have a strong health and safety culture at CMHA WW and work tirelessly to address the health and safety needs of staff and the people we serve.

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting a FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT 1

• This is a regular full-time role (35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with some flexibility to meet service needs outside of these hours) based at 737 Woolwich St, Guelph.

Reporting to and under the general direction of the Finance Manager, this position provides financial support and expertise to CMHA WW in keeping with the direction of CMHA WW and it's funders. This position is responsible for full cycle accounts payable processes and processing staff expenses. Other duties include, but not limited to, filing of A/P and staff expenses, expense reconciliations, VISA reconciliations and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years related experience in a non-profit environment (heath care preferred)
• Accounting Software experience (Great Plains accounting software experience preferred)
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Outlook (e-mail, calendar)
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Must be flexible with working hours to accommodate quarter end/year end obligations
• Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to handle multiple responsibilities with competing priorities in a fast-paced progressive environment
• Must be well organized self-directed, set priorities and manage time effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills and must be able to interact patiently, effectively and professionally with staff, physicians and vendors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong alignment with CMHA WW’s Mission, Vision, Values and Philosophy

If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements.

CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY: Level 3 (OPSEU) - $24.11to $29.29 per hour

CMHA WW, as an equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Successful candidates must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or documentation requesting an exemption under the Human Rights Code.

Experience

• 2 year(s): Related experience

Education

• College Diploma or better in Accounting or related field