Posted Date:

5/18/2023

Closing Date:

5/25/2023

Functional Discipline:

Finance & Decision Support

Job Posting #: 203800
Position Available: Finance Co-op Student - General Accounting **FALL CO-OP STARTING SEPT 2023**
Status: Temporary Full-Time (8-12 month placement)
Department: Finance
Union: NON UNION
Shifts: Days

ABOUT JOSEPH BRANT HOSPITAL:
Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service community teaching hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. It is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara's Top Employers for eight (8) consecutive years, with a skilled staff of 194 physicians, 1,911 full- and part-time staff and more than 700 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. Its expanded campus includes the state-of-art Michael Lee-Chin & Family Patient Tower, featuring a new Emergency Department, 172 acute inpatient beds, 9 new Operating Rooms and post-anaesthetic care unit to support expanded medical, surgical and outpatient services. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team.
JBH inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.

POSITON SUMMARY:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Co-op student to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Supervisor Financial Accounting & Accounts Payable, the Co-op Student role will support the Finance Department, mainly within the Accounts Payable and General Accounting teams. The successful candidate is a self-starter who seeks to understand all aspects of the current Hospital Financial and Statistical operating framework.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the month end processing of data by entering/uploading financial and statistical information into the general ledger, preparing standard and special journal entries, where necessary, for review prior to posting, ensuring compliance with Ontario Healthcare Reporting Standards (OHRS).
• Assist with the preparation of an internal control framework, coordinate with teams to prepare internal control documents/policies
• Assist with the coordination and preparation of month end entries related to billings, Accounts Payable, General Accounting, and scheduling meetings.
• Assist with data entry, ensuring completeness, data integrity and accuracy; analyze and identify trends and interrelationships in data
• Responsible for various balance sheet account reconciliations
• Analysis of department financials
• Assist with generation of financial statements
• Assist the Department with ad hoc and special projects, which may include investigating financial discrepancies, invoice issues, and reviewing financial information
• Assist with interim & year end audit preparations.
• Perform general administrative duties as required to assist the Department
• Identify process improvements to maximize revenue generating opportunities;
• Ad hoc assignments as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrollment in a Finance, Accounting, or Business, College or University Program
• A general understanding of accounting and financial principles
• High attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving, and efficient use of resources
• Ability to multitask and prioritize to ensure deliverables and deadlines are met or exceeded
• Ability to function effectively both individually and as part of a team
• Strong and proficient computer skills (i.e. MS Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to pick up and learn new computer software/programs related to AP, General Ledger, etc.
• Professional demeanor including strong sense of personal integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, availability and performance required

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply to posting #203800. We ask that you please include the posting number in the subject line of any email correspondence. No phone calls please. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Joseph Brant Hospital prioritizes the health and wellbeing of our patients, employees, credentialed staff, volunteers and learners. As a condition of employment, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of two COVID?19 vaccines authorized by Health Canada within 24-48 hours of receiving an offer of employment, or proof of a documented exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Any information obtained during the recruitment process will be used for employment recruitment only, and not for any other purpose.

At Joseph Brant Hospital, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all diverse and underrepresented groups to apply.

Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Right Code (OHRC) and /or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) during any stage of the recruitment process HR will work with you to remove any barriers, please do not hesitate to let us know by contacting HR for assistance at careers@josephbranthospital.ca or ext. 4129.