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Apply By: Friday, June 5, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Financial Officer

Job ID:

244934

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Health

Division:

Corporate Services Division / Fiscal Oversight and Performance Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary assignment/contract up to 24 months

Job code:

20203 - Financial Officer 2 (B/U)

Salary:

$1,246.48 - $1,525.83 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Bring your financial expertise and make a real impact in Ontario's health system!

As a Financial Officer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth payment processes. If you have a strong background in finance, attention to detail, familiarity with accounting concepts and reconciliations, and excellent organizational skills, come join our team!

About the job

In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:

Payment Sub-Ledger Management: Keep the payment-related sub-ledger up-to-date by recording transactions promptly; Review and verify payment entries for accuracy; Investigate discrepancies and resolve any issues promptly.

Reconciliations: Perform regular bank reconciliations (and other reconciliations) to ensure that the ministry's records match bank statements; Identify and investigate discrepancies between internal records and bank statements; Follow up with the bank to resolve any discrepancies or errors; update financial records via journal entries when discrepancies are resolved.

Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries related to payments, adjustments, and other financial transactions; Ensure proper documentation and adherence to accounting principles; Collaborate with the accounting team to maintain accurate general ledger records.

Reporting and Analysis: Generate periodic reports related to payment activities; Analyze payment trends and identify areas for improvement; Provide insights to management regarding payment-related matters.

Process Improvement: Continuously assess existing processes and recommend improvements; Streamline payment workflows to enhance efficiency; Develop and maintain written operational procedures for all payment-related tasks.

Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury) to ensure seamless financial operations; Coordinate with external banks, IT support staff, and financial institutions as needed.
You can also expect to be involved in the following areas:

• provide financial analysis and systems monitoring/administration to support branch teams
• support financial policy development, financial controllership, consolidation and reporting activities
• draft and produce financial summaries and reports
• provide information, support and guidance to management and staff
• support financial control operations and integrity of data
• assist in the review, analysis and reconciliation of ministry bank accounts
• assist in examining, monitoring, controlling, analyzing, reconciling, forecasting and reporting irregularities and concerns
• participate on unit/branch project teams
• provide information and standard interpretations of financial control and reporting policies, procedures and practices, identifying opportunities for improvements

What you bring to the team

Finance and Accounting Knowledge

You have:

• knowledge of and can apply accounting principles/practices, financial analysis techniques and financial reporting processes.
• demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and apply financial directives, policies, procedures and processes related to financial controllership.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

You have:

• analytical skills to conduct analyses and reconciliations and review reports.
• planning and organizational skills to set work priorities and meet deadlines in a high volume environment.
• the ability to apply reasoned judgement in identifying and resolving or recommending solutions.
• the ability to work accurately and pay close attention to details.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

You have:

• oral and written communication skills to listen/receive and relay information effectively.
• interpersonal and relationship management skills to interact and engage in teamwork productively.

Technical Skills

• You have proven competency with computerized financial systems, Microsoft Excel and other common computer software applications.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Friday, June 5, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 24 months, 438 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Finance and Economics

Posted on:

Friday, May 22, 2026

Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• E-HL-244934/26

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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