Accountant

Job title:

Accountant

Company

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Job description

Requisition ID: ​386736Position Number: 399-7111510-A418-01Posting End Date: August 21, 2025Employer: ​Southern Health-Santé Sud​Site: ​TBD: within the Region​Union: ​CUPE​Department/Unit: ​Finance​Work Location: TBD: within the RegionCity: ​Flexible in Manitoba​Hiring Status: PermanentFTE: ​1.0​Employment arrangement: ​In Person​Daily hours worked: ​7.75Anticipated shift: ​Days​Annual base hours: ​2015​Anticipated Start Date: ​01/09/2026Salary: ​To be determinedFind your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.Position OverviewReporting to the Director – Financial Reporting, the Accountant is responsible for account analysis and reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of information processed through the general ledger and its subledgers. The incumbent assists with month-end, year-end and budgeting processes as well as prepares internal and external reporting.The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.This text is available in French upon request./Ce profil de poste est disponible en français sur demande. E-mail [email protected].Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with computerized accounting systems.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains software considered an asset.
• Prior experience with bank and account reconciliations.
• Prior training or experience in coordinating, teaching or directing activities.
• Knowledge and experience in health care preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Post-secondary degree in a related discipline such as accounting, business, and/or finance from a recognized education institution.
• Presently enrolled or pursuing a CPA (Canada) designation preferred.

Certification/Licensure/RegistrationNot ApplicableQualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of MS Office suite required with particular competency in the creation and modification of Excel spreadsheets including PivotTables.
• Fundamental understanding of accounting principles required.
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to perform accurately with multiple priorities and competing deadlines, with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated organizational abilities and the willingness to promote positive change.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• May be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor’s representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

Expected salary

Location

Manitoba

Job date

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:50:37 GMT

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