Description
Financial Analyst - Accounting
Location: Downtown Toronto
Contract: 6 months
The Financial Analyst is responsible for performing daily operational activities within the Corporate Accounting team, assisting with month-end processes and preparation of financial statements, and providing technical accounting guidance. A major focus of this role will be defining and implementing improvements in financial processes, documenting accounting policies & procedures, as well as working collaboratively with other teams within Finance to accomplish department wide goals and objectives.
Here's what you'll get to do:
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Assist with month-end processes, including accuracy and timeliness of all journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and general ledger closing.
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Assist in the preparation, analysis and review of monthly/quarterly/annual Partner Reporting, Departmental Reporting, Financial Statements, and related schedules.
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Identify and document areas for improvement to strengthen the financial and accounting control framework, and deliver efficiencies in business operations and reporting.
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Improve productivity in Operational and Finance processes through re-engineering and automation of manual tasks and implementation of key controls (i.e. Bank reconciliation, Fixed Asset Module, PO system).
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Provide accounting/financial support to all functional areas of our organization.
Here's what we're looking for:
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University degree in Business or Finance
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Advanced MS Office skills (advanced knowledge of MS Excel and Access). SQL knowledge an asset.
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Minimum 3 years of related work experience
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Experience with major ERP, preference for NetSuite or SaaS based ERP
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Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
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High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
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Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, execution and organizational skills
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Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to think beyond the task at hand and consider the broader landscape
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
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Creative and inventive, yet pragmatic approach to problem solving
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Ability to think and operate both strategically and tactically
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Works with a sense of urgency, deadline driven