PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Financial Analyst/Accountant is responsible for interpreting and providing enhanced financial data that offers insights that management can rely on to make informed decisions for the not-for-profit organization and its for-profit subsidiary.
The incumbent will be responsible for preparing financial reports, analyzing trends, monitoring actual performance against budgets/forecasts, conducting variance analysis, assisting with the preparation of financial statements, supporting the annual audit, and contributing to the development of internal controls as well as financial policies and procedures.
This position requires an individual that can manage end-to-end bookkeeping and understands the importance of compliance with internal controls.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Prepare and maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements as required.
- Prepare and maintain the monthly working paper files and assist with the external audits.
- Record journal entries, ensuring proper backup and approvals.
- Collect, interpret, prepare, and report on financial data as required, including reconciling accounts, processing accruals and adjustments, completing costing analysis and preparing financial statement variance analysis to budget/forecast.
- Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow, notifying the Director, Finance or Associate Chief Financial Officer of shortfalls in advance, so that appropriate cash levels may be maintained and overdraft avoided.
- Balance the billing details from other systems to ensure the accurate and timely transfer of charges to the accounting system and prepare required reconciliation reports.
- Comply with government and tax reporting requirements, ensuring timely filings and maintain a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of any new legislation and tax rules.
- Process routine closing and adjusting entries and review the general ledger for accuracy and completeness.
- Calculate and provide financial metrics and prepare other special financial reports as required.
- Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and annual budgets.
- Perform asset counts to ensure that capital assets are properly tracked, including proper asset disposal and classification of assets purchased in the accounting records.
- Investigate and reconcile general ledger discrepancies.
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of an up-to-date operating manual that documents workflows, practices, policies, and procedures for the Finance department.
- Provide support and backup to other Finance staff as required.
- Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of all accounting and Finance department operating practices and procedures.
- Serve as a backup to the General Accountant and Finance Manager, performing their duties as required in their absence.
- Assist with special events, including on-site assistance at the event as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent will follow safe work procedures, knowing and complying with all health and safety regulations. Personal protection and safety equipment will be used if/when required. Any injury or illness, unsafe acts or unsafe conditions must be reported immediately to their Supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
Working towards or have an accredited accounting designation (CPA or equivalent).
Experience: 3+ years’ experience in the accounting field.
Not for profit experience is an asset.
Exceptional knowledge of data analysis and accounting methods, including hands-on experience with Sage 300 and/or Sage Intacct.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Occasional overtime may be required for special projects or to meet stringent deadlines throughout the year. A significant amount of overtime may be required at month end, budget and forecast time and at fiscal year-end.
This position will be exposed to highly confidential material and/or information. Every effort must be made to ensure that sensitive information and materials critical in nature are safely stored and secure.
A considerable amount of time will be spent working with computer systems.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
