Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Manager, Finance the Financial Analyst coordinates the preparation of the annual agency budget
• Assists Managers in budget submissions to regional governments
• Prepares year-to-date financial reports
• Prepares journal entries and reconciliations
• Prepares Annual Grants utilization report for regional government
• Assists with preparation of monthly financial statements and reviews same
• Variance analysis of monthly general ledger and financial statements.
• Revenue recognition, funds analysis and complete government documents
• Maintains year-end audit schedules
• Reconciles agency’s investments monthly and annual reconciliation
• Prepares annual returns (i.e. Charity Information Return, etc.)
• Completes GST returns semi-annually
• Completes Statistics Canada reporting
• Prepares and posts payroll journal entries
• Other assignments as directed by the Manager, Finance

• Completion of Post‑secondary education
• Two to five years financial accounting, auditing and/or budgeting experience
• Knowledge of the application of principles and practices employed in effective financial analysis and research, budget development and control techniques and processes
• Strong analytical, research, problem solving and resolution abilities
• Ability to communicate results of analysis and effectively interact with leaders at all levels of the organization
• A team player that will think strategically and effectively when faced with difficult challenges
• Highly organized and efficient to prioritize and work effectively in a deadline‑oriented environment
• Ability to work with minimal direction, including ensuring that all work aligns with program and Agency goals
• Strong project management skills
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, macros, lookup functions) SAGE, Microsoft Word and Power Point
• Dayforce Payroll and HR module experience an asset

$80,000 – $90,000 per year