Join Vanier as a Payroll & Finance Coordinator!

Vanier Childrens Mental Wellness is a trusted leader in mental health care for children and youth across Southwestern Ontario. For over 60 years, weve been a vital support for young people facing emotional and behavioural challenges, providing compassionate, evidence-based care that helps them grow, heal, and thrive.As a registered charity and not-for-profit organization funded by the Ontario government, Vanier is driven by a bold mission:We deliver culturally responsive, accessible mental health services to children, youth, and families while providing system leadership and advocating to improve care in our community. In 2014, Vanier was appointed by the Ontario Government as the Lead Agency for Child and Youth Mental Health System Management in London-Middlesex. In this role, we lead community-wide planning to build a stronger, more responsive mental health system. We are also proud to be accredited by CARF Canada, a recognition of our commitment to the highest standards of quality and continuous improvement in mental health care. When you join Vanier, you become part of a passionate team that is changing lives and shaping a brighter future, one child at a time.

Position Summary:

The Payroll & Finance Assistant is responsible for daily accounting activities. This position is also responsible for verifying, processing, and maintaining payroll.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Post-secondary education in a business or accounting program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years accounting experience in an intermediate position involving all aspects of accounting knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Payroll experience and knowledge related legislation and guidelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Word, and Outlook. Advanced level of knowledge in Microsoft Excel with experience using Excel as a database and data analysis tool.
• Proficient in the use of financial system applications i.e., Simply Accounting, QuickBooks, Xero.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and guidelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good judgment with ability to make independent decisions while also recognizing when consultation is required with Director of Finance and/or others in the agency.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accounts payable/receivable, including follow-up on overdue accounts receivable, general ledger and service allocations.
• Prepares and completes bank deposits and completes monthly bank reconciliation.
• Assists the Director of Finance with the preparation of the Agency management budget and MCYS budget.
• Assists the Director of Finance with the preparation of quarterly management financial reports and MCYS report including cashflow forecast.
• Provides guidance to Program Managers and Supervisors on financial matters and procedures.
• Assists in preparation of the year-end audit.
• Maintains the donations/fund raising financial system (Internally Restricted) and issues charitable donation receipts.
• Prepares other annual reports such as the Annual Charity Return.
• Special projects, as required.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and process salary allocations into the accounting system.
• Completes government and benefit remittances.
• Prepare T4 statements.

Requirements:

• Two-Step TB test
• Vulnerable Sector Check

Job Type

• Full-time, Permanent

Pay

• $53,730.48/annually.

Benefits

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Extended health care
• Disability & Life insurance
• Vision care
• Employee assistance program
• 4 Weeks' Vacation
• Statutory holidays
• Free on-site parking
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 35 hours a week

Work Location

• In-person

Vanier is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages women, 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups to apply.

Vanier is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization's representative of your need for accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Vanier is committed to taking every reasonable precaution to protect employees, our clients/families, and the healthcare systems in the communities in which we serve.

While we appreciate your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose