Senior Accountant

About the Opportunity

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 (e.g., 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.
• Solid project management skills.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, macros, lookup functions), SAGE, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Dayforce Payroll and HR module experience an asset.

$80,000 – $90,000 per year.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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