Financial Assistant Level I

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Compass Community Health offers primary care health services and health promotion programs to diverse communities and individuals.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The Financial Assistant, Level I plays in integral role toward the success of the Finance Team by serving as a champion of the Mission and Vision of the organization while promoting an environment that is consistent to the Health Centre’s Values and Principals. The Financial Assistant, Level 1 will work with the other members of the Health Centre to effectively and efficiently serve the Health Centre clients and teams through traditional, non- traditional and innovative approaches to service delivery within the broad determinants of health framework.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Responsible for the bookkeeping operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cheque and EFT preparation and bank deposits;

2. Assistance with bi-weekly payroll inputting for approval;

3. Responsible for co-ordination of purchase order requisitions, purchase order request processing and matching of invoices with outstanding purchase order requests;

4. Assistance with the annual audit process including financial reports and other ad hoc information;

5. Responsible for the annual reconciliation of charity receipts issued and other duties for the annual charity return submission and tracking of annual donors;

6. Provides support for ordering, distributing and allocating as requested, bus tickets, food vouchers and stamps. Reconciles the Health Centre’s petty cash on a monthly basis;

7. Assistance with the quarterly Ontario Healthcare Reporting Submission (OHRS) if required;

8. Assistance with the maintenance of excellent internal controls within the financial system, following the financial policies and procedures of the Health Centre;

9. High accuracy with exceptional attention to detail; and

Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

1. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Statement presentation;

2. A minimum of two - five years of progressive financial experience in a not-for-profit organization; preferably in a health setting;

3. Experience in the use of accounting software applications, Microsoft Dynamics preferred;

4. Demonstrated ability to be flexible, a self-starter, and to work with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy, and confidentiality;

5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with staff to ensure an effective and efficient working environment;

6. Experience in dealing with the public in a mature and helpful manner; and

7. College Diploma (or near completion) in Accounting or a combination of other educational credentials and experience.

We invite you to review the Financial Assistant; Level I job description on our website under Careers at https://www.compassch.org/get-involved/employment-opportunities-careers for additional job-related information.

In return for your results-orientation and dedication, we offer a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package and a HOOPP pension plan.

Please respond in confidence by Friday, November 6, 2026, at 4:00pm to:

Human Resources Specialist

Email: [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Compass Community Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources at 905-523-6611 ext. 3033 if you require accommodation.