Accounting Supervisor in Cobourg

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

NHH remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed.

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County, which comprises a mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Accounting Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections, and related clerical finance functions. The role provides operational leadership to ensure financial processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

• Oversee the daily operations of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, patient billing, and finance administration functions.
• Supervise, support, and develop finance staff through scheduling, training, workload management, and performance oversight.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of billing, collections, receivables, and payables in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex patient, vendor, and departmental billing and payment issues.
• Maintain financial systems, billing workflows, fee schedules, and vendor and customer records.
• Support audit, month-end, and year-end activities while monitoring financial controls, reporting requirements, and remittances.
• Lead process improvement, standardization, and digital transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Develop and maintain procedures, documentation, and cross-training programs to support operational continuity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of a recognized post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related field.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working in a supervisory role within a finance or accounting department.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• CPA designation or working towards, an asset.
• Previous experience working in healthcare, an asset.
• Knowledge of healthcare finance, billing, and regulatory requirements, an asset.

ASSETS

• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Quality, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Compassion.
• Proficient with computer databases, advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, specifically with Excel.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong reconciliation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-directed.
• Demonstrates a professional and respectful attitude to patients, public, volunteers and colleagues and fosters good public relations and effective working relationships.
• Flexible approach to work, resilience, and ability to exemplify the values of NHH.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Prolonged work in a busy environment.
• Intense visual and mental concentration.
• Maintaining work accuracy despite constant interruptions and conflicting demands.
• Requirement to work Monday to Friday in a very busy office environment with many interruptions.
• Requirement to simultaneously manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Successful applicants are required to provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire.
• This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.
• Additionally, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment.
• Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.
• Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually.
• Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

We thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.