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accountant Kelowna

Interior Health Authority

Full Time Kelowna 55503 - 45618 CAD ANNUAL Today

Job description

If you are interested in expanding your career opportunities and join an amazing organization with excellent benefits, we have a position for you!

Who are we looking for?

Interior Health is seeking a permanent full time Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This position is based out of the Community Health & Services Centre in Kelowna, B.C.

About the Role:

The Accountant is responsible for assisting in providing leadership within the Accounting Department, a team of professionals, coordinating the financial/management reporting functions (internally and externally) and General Ledger and Accounting within an integrated multi-facility environment. Other key responsibilities include coordinating information development to assist the Board in managing and forecasting resources throughout the fiscal year and providing technical expertise and guidance to the Manager, Accounting and Treasury Services.

The Accountant ensures all financial transactions have been reflected appropriately and completely in the financial statements and coordinates activities of staff engaged in these functions to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness; this includes setting processing priorities and deadlines and authorizing required journal entries.

The Accountant makes decisions, or provides input, and makes recommendations to the Manager, Accounting and Treasury Services on financial issues as they relate to the policies and operating procedures of Interior Health (IH). The Accountant assists in the development of appropriate internal control systems and financial processes to ensure compliance with established guidelines, such as the CICA Handbook, MIS guidelines, etc., and implementing changes as required.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer an exceptional employer-paid benefits package, competitive salary, and generous vacation entitlement after your first year of employment.

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills. The opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!

Education, Training, and Experience:

A CPA and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Five years of recent, related experience in a large-scale processing environment.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that is acceptable to IH.

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to manage, plan, problem-solve, organize, and monitor.
Ability to organize and complete work assignments within deadlines.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including the ability to make presentations to groups.
Ability to work independently.
Sound understanding of financial management and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in a highly dynamic environment subject to continuous change.
Proficiency in the use of personal computers and computerized financial systems.
Excellent knowledge of complex computerized systems and National MIS Standards.
Excellent knowledge of current healthcare issues.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

“Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).”