Temporary Senior Financial Analyst; Accounting

Department Finance Job Type Temporary Number of Positions 1 Affiliation Non-Union Compensation Range $99,903.00 - $

Reporting to the Supervisor of Accounting, the Senior Financial Analyst (Accounting) plays a key role in supporting the Town’s accounting and financial reporting functions. The position provides in-depth analysis of balance sheet accounts, oversees complex reconciliations and journal entries, supports year-end and audit requirements, monitors cash flow, and identifies opportunities to enhance accounting processes and efficiencies. The role also provides guidance to Accounting and Payroll staff and back-up support for key financial functions.

• Provides functional advice, financial analysis and direction to staff in other dep artments to ensure compliance of financial/accounting requirements.
• Supports and directs staff on all aspects of Accounts Payable including troubleshooting of issues.
• Performs monthly accounting duties, oversees monthly financial reporting process.
• Maintains internal controls related to the Town’s bank account, accounts payable, bank reconciliations and petty cash.
• Prepares complex account reconciliations and reviews and approves balance sheet account reconciliations prepared by other accounting staff.
• Approves vendor changes for accuracy, authorization and coding.
• Prepares weekly cash flow projection.
• Supports Financial Data Specialist in the review and approval of monthly HST returns.
• Assists Supervisor of Accounting in monitoring annual work plans.
• Development and implementation of an Input Tax Credit (ITC) framework for operating expenses, as well as the application of ITCs to eligible capital projects.
• Works collaboratively with internal staff to monitor Town grants, ensure funding compliance, track eligible expenditures, and support reporting and reimbursement requirements.
• Reviews, approves, processes, and posts employee expense reimbursements through Workday.
• Maintains and monitors monthly Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) records.
• Prepares quarterly reconciliations and receivable vouchers for reimbursements from the Region of Durham.
• Coordinates and prepares the FIR, including the collection, validation, reconciliation and submission of financial data to ensure compliance with legislative and reporting requirements.

• University degree in Business Administration or similar field of study or a combination of training, education and experience deemed equivalent.
• Holds the CPA (CA, CMA, CGA) professional accounting designation.
• Minimum six (6) years’ experience in accounting, financial analysis, budgets, etc. in progressively senior level positions.
• Expert knowledge and technical skills working with Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced skills in other Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail required for analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment, with multiple projects/tasks concurrently, with priorities often shifting.
• Advanced communication skills both written and verbal.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Upon hire, ability to provide a Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to the Town of Ajax.

• Completion of municipal specific multi module courses such as Municipal Finance & Accounting, Municipal Administration Program.

We offer competitive pay that reflects the responsibilities of the position.

Contract Duration:
This temporary full-time/part-time position is for approximately 13 months in duration.

Hours of Work:
This is a non-union position that works a 35 hour work week. The hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• The Town offers temporary full-time staff a comprehensive benefit package with paid sick and vacation days;
  Health & Dental benefits coverage;
  Employee & Family Assistance Program;
  Health & Wellness Program;
  Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo membership; plus a defined benefits pension plan (OMERS pension - ).

The Town offers a Hybrid Work Program. A flexible work arrangement, including the option to work from home some of the time, is currently a possibility with this position, and can be discussed during the…