Accountant - Spectrum Health Care, Toronto

AI Summary

Spectrum Health Care is hiring an Accountant in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves managing month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy of financial transactions, and supporting financial statement preparation across multiple subsidiaries. Candidates require a CPA designation with 3-5 years of accounting experience and strong ASPE knowledge. This position is a current vacancy within a rapidly changing environment.

About the Opportunity at Spectrum Health Care

Spectrum Health Care, a recipient of Canada’s Best Managed Companies award, is seeking a dedicated Accountant to join their finance team in Toronto. This pivotal role involves comprehensive financial management, including the critical month-end and year-end close processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting working papers. A key aspect of this position is ensuring the accuracy and completeness of accruals, which includes proper coding and recording of revenue, expenditures, and balance sheet transactions. The Accountant will also assist in reviewing, analyzing, and investigating various accounts, including reconciling data across different systems to maintain data integrity. This role provides essential support for the preparation and consolidation of monthly financial statements, as well as the meticulous recording of inter-company transactions across multiple subsidiaries. Furthermore, the Accountant will assist with interim and year-end audit processes, ensuring all tasks are completed within scheduled deadlines. The position also involves providing crucial support to both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, working closely with other finance functions across multiple subsidiaries. Opportunities for involvement in ad hoc projects are also present, including system enhancement and process improvement initiatives, allowing for continuous professional development within the accounting field.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

To excel in this Accountant role, candidates must possess an Undergraduate Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A CPA designation is a mandatory requirement, coupled with 3-5 years of related accounting experience, demonstrating a strong foundation in financial practices. Proficiency in ASPE (Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises) and multi-entity consolidations is essential, given the employer's structure. While not strictly required, previous experience at a Canadian Public Accounting firm is preferred, as it often provides valuable exposure to diverse accounting practices and rigorous audit processes. Experience within the health care sector is considered a significant asset, offering a deeper understanding of the industry's unique financial landscape. Advanced knowledge in Microsoft applications, including Excel and Word, is crucial for daily tasks and data analysis. The ability to work effectively within established deadlines in a high-growth and rapidly changing environment is paramount for success. Furthermore, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in using various accounting software, financial management tools, and spreadsheets to manage complex financial data and streamline the accounting process.