Accountant

Job summary

The Accountant is responsible for preparing, controlling, and monitoring transactions related to the month-end accounting cycle. Key tasks include preparing adjusting entries, performing account reconciliations, and preparing working papers for audits.

Job details

About The Ottawa Hospital The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve. Position Information Temporary until approximately May 28, 2028. This position is within the Financial Services Department at the Civic Campus. The Accountant, as part of the Accounting team, is responsible for preparing, controlling and monitoring all types of transactions related to the month end accounting cycle. Tasks include preparing adjusting entries and accruals in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, coordinating and recording information received from other sources, account reconciliations, analysis of related Balance Sheet accounts as well as preparation of working papers for quarterly and year end audit files and other reporting as required. Rotation/Shifts Days, Monday to Friday, 8 hour shifts (08:00-16:00). For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change. Basic Requirements University Degree in Accounting OR 3 year Business Administration - Finance diploma; Two years experience in General Accounting; Experience in Accounting; Knowledge of Oracle; Intermediate Excel; Intermediate Word. What You Can Expect From Us The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones. We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services. The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives. Interested? Apply today! If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [email protected].

What you’ll do

The Accountant is responsible for preparing, controlling, and monitoring transactions related to the month-end accounting cycle. Key tasks include preparing adjusting entries, performing account reconciliations, and preparing working papers for audits.

Requirements

Candidates must have a University Degree in Accounting or a 3-year Business Administration - Finance diploma. A minimum of two years of experience in general accounting and proficiency in Oracle, Excel, and Word are required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package • Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan • Insurance protection • Discounts from choice providers • Health and Wellness resources • Personal and professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• Oracle · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• General Accounting
• Oracle
• Intermediate Excel
• Intermediate Word
• Account Reconciliations
• Adjusting Entries
• Accruals
• Balance Sheet Analysis
• Working Papers Preparation
• Month End Accounting Cycle

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Healthcare