Accounting Analyst

Pay Rate: (adaptable)

Location: Toronto ON

Contract Length: 2months

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

- Analyzes financial records, reconciles G/L accounts and bank accounts, prepares journal entries and investigates discrepancies as required; prepares various schedules for reporting and audit purposes, communicates with stakeholders and takes corrective actions.
- Prepares Fixed Asset Capitalization and Amortization entries, updates schedules and maintains backup documents.
- Supports accounting department staff to:
- a. Complete daily cash balance reports.
- b. Complete various validation reports to confirm system integrity.
- c. Initiate notification of transfer between bank accounts and respond to cheque clearing confirmation requests.
- d. Complete Society accounts receivable/cost recovery functions and record keeping related to services provided to other agencies, such as salary/benefit recoveries of seconded employees and others; review and interpret agreements and prepare billings accordingly. Close and balance sub-ledger reports to GL.
- e. Reconcile General Ledger Balance Sheet accounts and maintain related reconciliation schedules, including receivable and various liability accounts.
- f. Reconcile salaries and wage advance accounts.
- g. Prepare Ministry-mandated reports of Society clients' Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) and Ontario Child Benefit Equivalency (OCBe) account activities.
- h. Maintain accounting records and prepare reports related to clients' OCBe, RESP, and Children In-Trust funds, providing client account reports/statements and responding to enquiries.
- i. Maintain client-related accounts: Children's Special Allowance (CSA), and Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) funds.
- j. Support in administration of inventory of gift cards.
- k. Work with supervisor to identify and implement continuous improvements. Also, support process and system changes carried out by the team.
- l.



Update GL download data files.
- m. Complete validations to support payment cycle.
- n. Document existing and new processes as necessary.
- Acts as an additional back-up to Financial staff as required.
- Performs financial reporting/account analyses as requested for financial reports for Auditors.
- Works in a safe manner in accordance with the Society's health and safety policies and procedures and all relevant legislation.
- Acts in accordance with and incorporates Society's Code of Ethics, Confidentiality, Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination policies, etc.
- Uses sound judgment in consideration of financial resources.
- Complies with Society's financial policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

- College diploma or degree in Finance, Business or Accounting.
- Completion or working towards (intermediate standing) a professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA, or equivalent) is required.
- 3 (three) years relevant experience in financial analysis.

Knowledge and Skills

- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and sound ability in accounting practices and procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including advanced Excel skills.
- Developed interpersonal, customer service skills to work cooperatively with staff.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A proven record in multi-tasking, organizing, prioritizing and meeting tight deadlines.
- Quality and detail oriented.
- Self-starter with the ability and confidence to work autonomously, yet able to take direction.
- Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the team, the branch as well as work in a fast-paced setting.

Assets

- Experience interacting with relational databases and BI tools.
- Familiarity with the Child Welfare sector.
- Experience implementing and assessing internal controls.
- Familiar with enterprise risk management programs.
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📌 Accounting Analyst (Toronto)
🏢 Ian Martin Group
📍 Toronto