Clerk 5 - Junior Accountant

Original job posting

The Junior Accountant is responsible for the accurate entry of financial and statistical information into the system. They also prepare monthly financial reports and perform regular reconciliations while exercising independent judgment.

Job details

Requisition ID: 410773 Position Number: 399-7111510-C103-T1 Posting End Date: September 17, 2026 Employer: ​Southern Health-Santé Sud​ Site: ​To be determined​ Union: ​CUPE​ Department/Unit: ​Finance​ Work Location: To be determined City: ​To be determined​ Hiring Status: Temporary FTE: ​1.0​ Employment arrangement: ​In Person​ Daily hours worked: ​7.75 Anticipated shift: ​Days​ Annual base hours: ​2015​ Anticipated Start Date – End Date: 10/05/2026 – 10/18/2027 Reason for Term: Maternity Leave Salary: As per CUPE Collective Agreement Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives. Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world. Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family. Position Overview Reporting to the Business & Finance Analyst, the Clerk 5 - Junior Accountant is responsible for ensuring that regional, facility and program financial and statistical information is entered completely and accurately into the financial system. The incumbent also prepares and distributes monthly financial reports on a timely basis and completes reconciliations regularly, or as deemed necessary in consultation with the Business & Finance Analyst. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud. Experience Two (2) years previous experience working in an accounting field. Previous experience with computerized accounting systems. Knowledge and experience with finance software, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains preferred. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, Word and Outlook. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Grade 12 education or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited business program (minimum 1 year) directly related to Accounting. Certification/Licensure/Registration Not Applicable Qualifications and Skills Willingness and ability to upgrade and broaden skills. Demonstrated ability to multi-task. Demonstrated ability to mentor, train and support others. Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate initiative in the performance of duties. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums. Good work and attendance record. Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00. Physical Requirements Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job. No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary. Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require. This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application. Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance. Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position. Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

What you’ll do

The Junior Accountant is responsible for the accurate entry of financial and statistical information into the system. They also prepare monthly financial reports and perform regular reconciliations while exercising independent judgment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and a graduate certificate from an accredited business program related to accounting. Two years of previous accounting experience and proficiency with computerized accounting systems are required.

Benefits

• Health care services • Professional development

Listed skills

• Training · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Financial reporting
• Reconciliation
• Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Word
• Outlook
• Data entry
• Multi-tasking
• Mentoring
• Training
• Confidentiality
• Independent judgment
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Valid Driver's License
• Computerized Accounting
• Microsoft Excel
• Multilingualism
• Cultural Diversity
• Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Finance
• Financial Systems
• Financial Statements
• Financial Software
• French Language
• Microsoft Outlook
• Multitasking

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Accountant Clerk
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors