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: hr@compassch.org

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.