Temporary Part-Time Position - 3 days per week
WORKING AT MOUNT ST. MARY HOSPITAL
Join a welcoming community at Mount St. Mary Hospital, a 200-bed long term care home at 861 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC. Rooted in Catholic tradition, Mount St. Mary Hospital offers compassionate, person centred care that honors residents’ physical, emotional and spiritual needs. CARF Canada accreditation (2025–2028) reflects our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Our staff are dedicated, many with 20+ years of service, creating deep relationships and continuity of care. Administration and frontline caregivers work shoulder to shoulder every day to support residents and families in a warm, respectful environment. We celebrate our people, offer an excellent pension and comprehensive benefits, and invest in professional growth.
Located on beautiful Vancouver Island, the region offers stunning natural outdoor beauty, ocean shores, forested trails and abundant recreation, while the culturally vibrant city of Victoria provides arts, dining and community events. Vancouver Island is a great work destination for professional singles and families alike, offering a high quality of life and strong community supports. If you’re looking to be part of a close-knit team and build a rewarding career, we would love to hear from you.
JOB SUMMARY
The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing the full scope of accounting, payroll, and reporting functions delivered through the Hospital's contracted accounting services. This role maintains comprehensive accounting and payroll records for the contracted organization and prepares all financial, accounting, and related statistical statements for review and finalization by the Director of Finance. The Staff Accountant also provides oversight and support to the Hospital's broader accounting and payroll operations, with a focus on managing complex transactions and ensuring accuracy and compliance across all financial processes.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Establishes, maintains, and revises accounting systems, including recommending policies, developing operating procedures, and implementing changes to practices as required.
2. Maintains accurate records of all financial transactions in compliance with organizational policy, audit standards, and regulatory requirements. Prepares general ledger trial balances, monthly and year-end working papers, and supporting schedules, including depreciation schedules, and uses this documentation to complete financial statements such as the statement of operations and balance sheet, while supporting reporting for internal and external stakeholders including government bodies and auditors.
3. Conducts accounting analyses including cost analysis, cash flow analysis, and budget variance analysis, and prepares related reports with recommendations.
4. Supports the Director of Finance in the preparation of the facility budget by providing relevant data such as labour and supply costs; monitors budget performance by comparing actual expenditures to approved amounts and identifying, investigating, and reporting on variances.
5. Oversees the work of designated finance employees by reviewing reconciliations and other assigned tasks, and reports findings to the Director of Finance, including summaries of any errors or omissions identified.
6. Reviews all finance department procedures to ensure processes are documented, current, and assessed for both efficiency and effectiveness.
7. Oversees the payroll process, including the management of complex transactions such as WCB, maternity, and other leaves, and documents errors or omissions for review by the Director of Finance.
8. Identifies and ensures the timely collection of all payroll recoveries.
9. Completes all payroll reconciliations and fulfills related reporting requirements.
10. Reconciles monthly resident co-insurance with the Health Authority (HA), tracks and investigates discrepancies, and liaises with the HA to confirm receipt of all applicable grants.
11. Reconciles donations quarterly from the subsystem to the general ledger and ensures all funds are accurately tracked against expenditures.
12.Performs other related duties as assigned.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
- CEO
- Director of Finance
- Finance department staff
External
- Sisters of Saint Ann (Executive Director, Finance Committee, Sisters of Saint Ann members)
- External auditors
- Investment management firm
- Service providers
- Banking institutions
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience
- Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
- Completion of high school Diploma.
- A minimum of five years of recent, relevant experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience may be considered
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Builds and maintains effective and professional working relationships.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in the Microsoft suite of products, QuickBooks Online, Sage Accounting, and payroll software.
- Proven supervisory skills with the ability to lead, mentor and manage a team.
- Meets the physical requirements of the position, including the capacity to perform all duties safely and effectively.
Pay: $36.67-$45.33 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
- Do you have your CPA designation?
- Do you have five years of recent, relevant experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity?
Work Location: In person
