Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a Financial Accountant, Medical Staff Compensation to join our Finance department.

The Financial Accountant, Medical Staff Compensation, helps to lead the Medical Staff Compensation & Financial Services team. This role manages financial and management reporting, oversees accounting within a complex organization, and ensures medical staff payments follow Ministry of Health policies. It also provides technical support and guidance to the Regional Manager. The Financial Accountant, Medical Staff Compensation 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, deadlines and evaluating required journal entries. This role is responsible for complex funding reconciliations to ensure expenses are reimbursed by the Ministry of Health in accordance with policy and funding agreements. The Financial Accountant, Medical Staff Compensation makes decisions, or provides input, and makes recommendations to the Regional Manager on financial issues as they relate to the policies and operating procedures of Northern Health (NH) and Ministry of Health (MOH). The Financial Accountant, Medical Staff Compensation 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, Ministry Policy, etc., and implementing changes as required.

Starting salary will be approximately from $76,111 to $95,138 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Qualifications

• A professional accounting designation (CPA) plus five (5) years of recent, related experience in accounting in a large organization or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Experience working in a medical or health care environment an asset.

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.

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Where you will be working:
Community:
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.

• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.

• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.

• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.

• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.

• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.

• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).

• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:

• Program certificates or diplomas.

• High school, college, or university transcripts.

• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants

Comments

Competition #:

05738954

Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

CORPORATE OFFICE

Location:

Prince George, BC

Department:

NH MED.RES. FIN PHYSICIAN COMP

Reports To:

REGIONAL MANAGER, MEDICAL STAFF COMPENSATION & FIN

Close Date:

APRIL 06, 2026

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT