Status: Full-time Permanent
Location: St.
Catharines, Ontario
Open Date: December 9,
2025
Who We Are
Niagara
Children’s Centre is recognized throughout the Niagara Region as the provider
of rehabilitation and support services to children and youth with physical,
developmental and communicative delays and disabilities. Core services include physiotherapy,
occupational therapy, speech and language services, augmentative and
alternative communication, family services and therapeutic recreation. Our
family-centred programs aim at helping each child achieve their own unique
potential within their home, school and in the community.
As an
employee of the Centre, you will be part of a community dedicated to creating a
welcoming and supportive environment for the children and youth we serve. We are a place where families are at the
heart of all we do. We continue to provide innovative ways of delivering high
quality services and strengthening our family-centred care philosophy. We want
to see “Niagara’s Children and Youth at Their Best!” Join a team that makes a
real difference in the lives of children and youth every day.
The Role
The Finance Coordinator will manage the daily financial activities of the
Centre, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance with all accounting
standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves supporting budgeting
and forecasting, managing accounts and payable and receivable, and preparing
financial reports for management review.
Financial recording and reporting
- General ledger accounting; importing
sub-ledger entries, creating and posting general journal entries
- Regular reconciliation of all bank
accounts, balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers including investment
reconciliations
- Monthly reconciliation of donations
reported in the General Leger with the donation database
- Preparation of internal monthly financial
statements, including statements of revenue and expense and balance sheets for
senior management on a timely basis
- Assisting with the budget process, ongoing
monitoring sand forecasting of financial position.
- Year-end accruals, reconciliations, closing
entries, audit working papers
- Compliance with and application of OHRS
(MIS) statistical coding guidelines
- Monitoring and compliance with the
financial reporting requirements and policies issued by funders, provincial and
federal government.
Accounts Payable
- Receives coded entries from
AP/Payroll Clerk, verify GL codes, creates/uploads EFT payment files to the
bank, reconciliating the AP sub-ledger to the General Ledger
- Ensures that all payroll
source deductions and government remittances are paid on time.
Accounts Receivable
- Invoicing miscellaneous
receivables and recording and reconciling payments
- Calculate and invoice monthly
shared costs to the Niagara Children's Centre School Authority, and other
necessary invoices
Payroll
- Maintain payroll data system
(MediSolutions System Administrator)
- Regular payroll cycle reports,
postings, transmitting direct deposit file to bank.
- Responsible for the regular
and accurate processing of the Centre’s payroll in accordance with established
policies and procedures.
Accounting for provincial transfer payments
- Create financial reports for
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), and Regional
Municipality of Niagara for review.
- Assist in the preparation of
budget submission for Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, and
Regional Municipality of Niagara.
- Fiscal year-end annual reconciliation reports
for funding sources
- Other financial reports as
requested
- Calendar year-end annual
reconciliation reports for the Centre’s Pension Plan
System Administrator Functions
- Support System Administrator
functions associated with MediSolutions, inclusive of the financial, business
intelligence, human capital and security modules
- Communicate with developers
according to established support protocols, troubleshoot & problem solve on
functionality and accuracy
Other
- Other
general tasks as requested by the Director, Corporate Services and Finance.
- Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
- Responsible for their own health and safety in
the workplace and the health and safety of their co-workers, clients and
visitors
Health and
Safety
The Finance
Coordinator will comply with the duties assigned to Workers as per Section
28 of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Accountability
and Freedom to Act:
The incumbent has
latitude for discretion within practices and procedures covered by precedents,
Centre policy and procedure manuals and supervisory review. It is also subject
to Centre policy, IRSM and other external program models.
Key
Relationships:
The Finance Coordinator is concerned
with the effectiveness of all relationships that affect the Centre. The following are particularly significant to
the position:
External
- Staff at funding ministries,
venders of supplies and/or services
- Staff of offices to which the
government source deductions are submitted, for the purpose of follow-up
- The Centre’s external auditors
Internal
- Staff at all levels in the
organization
Performance Factors:
In assessing the performance of an
incumbent in this position, the following factors will be utilized as
appropriate: Accuracy and timeliness of the following:
- Accounting records and
statements, and funding agency reports
- Reconciliations, and accounts
payable and receivables
- Various ministry reports and
payroll functions
Qualifications:
The minimum requirements for an incumbent will include a college
diploma or degree with a concentration in accounting, or equivalent education
and job experience. A minimum of 3 – 4 years experience in a finance or
accounting role.
Knowledge and Core Competencies:
- Accounting literacy including
advanced knowledge of reconciliation processed and General Ledger functions
including reconciliation of sub-ledgers and balances
- Documentation skills to support
process and timeliness of reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excel and other Office Suite applications is important, as is Crystal Reports –
intermediate, and various accounting and payroll systems
- Ability to communicate
financial and budget issues effectively and clearly with non-financial staff
members
- Advanced knowledge of federal
and provincial legislation with respect to payroll, payroll source deductions
and other areas
- Attention to detail, analytical
and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and
organizational skills
- The ability to work
independently and as part of a team
- Maintaining integrity with
confidential information
Other:
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License
and access to a reliable vehicle for travel across the Niagara Region.
- A current criminal reference
check for vulnerable populations
- Bilingualism is a strong asset
Why Join Us?
- We provide a total rewards package that
supports your well-being and supports and encourages continuous professional
development and growth.
- Provide a competitive hiring range of $59,124
– $69,556 commensurate with experience, and a 37.5 hour work week.
- Participation in a Defined Benefit
Pension Plan (HOOPP) from day one of employment with us, we offer healthcare
and dental benefits, and access to the Employee and Family Assistance program.
Application Process
If you are inspired by the work of
Niagara Children’s Centre and would like to join our team, we want to hear from
you! To review the job description and pursue
this career opportunity, please visit our website at www.niagarachildrenscentre.com
We will be reviewing candidate
submissions as they are received and move forward with interviews. Early
submission is encouraged.
Niagara Children’s Centre is committed
to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable
accommodation is available under the Accessibility
for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an
interview.
We thank all those who apply but only
those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The selected
candidate will be required to participate in a Criminal Background Check.