Accounting Officer 2026-142-SB

The Accounting Officer is responsible in the co-ordination and maintenance of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers; monthly preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and other related accounting functions. The Accounting Officer reports to the Finance Manager and will work closely with other members of the Finance team as well as managers within the organization, residents and family members. The incumbent will provide services to all Actionmarguerite sites and applicable financial services contracts. Service and Assignment: Finance Starting Date: ASAP Shift and Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE - full-time, days, currently 08:30-16:45 Pay Scale: As per established salary scale Specifications: Assignment and hours of work are subject to change at any time as per operational requirements. Closing Date: Open until Filled Required Qualifications Education and Experience: Completion of a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) or a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a specialization in accounting and/or enrollment into the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) and/or an equivalent combination of formal education and related experience; Minimum two years public sector accounting experience, preferably in a health environment; Demonstrated experience in preparation of financial statements and analysis; and High comfort level with technology and solid working knowledge of Excel and Great Plains Dynamics and Business Central. Abilities And Skills Ability to communicate, verbal and written in both official languages (French and English) is required; Demonstrated interpersonal relationship and communication skills with residents, families and co-workers; Demonstrated ability to recognize, investigate and analyze problems; Must have initiative and judgment to organize, prioritize workload, and maintain flow of work; Demonstrates responsibility for and accurately handles the details associated with one's work; is conscientious about accuracy; Ability to adapt readily to a changing environment and respond with initiative; Must be in good physical and mental health; Ability to demonstrate a satisfactory employment record, including attendance; and Current Criminal Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector and Adult Abuse Registry Check deemed satisfactory by the Employer. This position is designated bilingual (French/English). All staff are hired for the facility. Employees may hold more than one position in different Actionmarguerite facilities, where the sum total of hours does not exceed 1.0 full-time equivalence. The Accounting Officer is responsible in the co-ordination and maintenance of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers; monthly preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and other related accounting functions. The Accounting Officer reports to the Finance Manager and will work closely with other members of the Finance team as well as managers within the organization, residents and family members. The incumbent will provide services to all Actionmarguerite sites and applicable financial services contracts. Service and Assignment: Finance Starting Date: ASAP Shift and Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE - full-time, days, currently 08:30-16:45 Pay Scale: As per established salary scale Specifications: Assignment and hours of work are subject to change at any time as per operational requirements. Closing Date: Open until Filled Abilities And Skills Ability to communicate, verbal and written in both official languages (French and English) is required; Demonstrated interpersonal relationship and communication skills with residents, families and co-workers; Demonstrated ability to recognize, investigate and analyze problems; Must have initiative and judgment to organize, prioritize workload, and maintain flow of work; Demonstrates responsibility for and accurately handles the details associated with one's work; is conscientious about accuracy; Ability to adapt readily to a changing environment and respond with initiative; Must be in good physical and mental health; Ability to demonstrate a satisfactory employment record, including attendance; and Current Criminal Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector and Adult Abuse Registry Check deemed satisfactory by the Employer. This position is designated bilingual (French/English). All staff are hired for the facility. Employees may hold more than one position in different Actionmarguerite facilities, where the sum total of hours does not exceed 1.0 full-time equivalence.

The Accounting Officer coordinates and maintains general and subsidiary ledgers while preparing timely monthly financial statements. The role involves collaborating with the Finance team, organization managers, residents, and family members across all sites.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Administration with an accounting specialization or be enrolled in the CPA PEP. A minimum of two years of public sector accounting experience and proficiency in Excel and Great Plains Dynamics are required.

• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred
• Bilingual communicationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• General Ledger Maintenance
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Excel
• Great Plains Dynamics
• Business Central
• Bilingual Communication
• Financial Analysis
• Problem Analysis
• Workload Prioritization
• Public Sector Accounting

• Finance & Accounting
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level