The opportunity
The Accounting Analyst – Supervising Associate utilizes advanced knowledge to perform complex accounting activities, including reconciliation and analysis of financial information, preparation of journal entries, and review of financial controls in accordance with established policies, procedures, and statutory requirements. In addition, this role may participate as a contributor on various large special projects, and/or as the owner of smaller projects/initiatives, as requested. This role may also be responsible for managing workflow to make certain assignments are completed timely. The Accounting Analyst Supervising Associate is also responsible reviewing and “signing-off” on work completed by staff with less experience. This role may also prepare complex reports and analysis of financial information for Firm leadership. In addition, this role may be responsible for actively participating in the monthly financial close process, preparing journal entries, and any and all aspects of a typical financial close process.
Your key responsibilities
Perform various accounting activities, including complex reconciliations and analysis of financial information.
Review work of less experienced staff and provides feedback, as appropriate.
Act as a key liaison with the shared services team(s) and monitors quality by reviewing various accounting processes and prepares balanced feedback reporting and quality results for Firm leadership.
Perform complex ad hoc research and analysis of various accounting transactions, including sub-systems.
Identify and communicate processing issues, internal control weaknesses and/or accounting issues, and develops and implements solutions, as appropriate.
Develop training plans and facilitates training for less experienced staff.
Participate as a contributor on large special projects, and/or as the owner of smaller projects/initiatives, as requested.
Perform complex data analysis (outside the normal account reconciliation process), utilizing advanced knowledge of firm policies, systems and processes. The findings, including recommendations, are summarized in a clear and concise written and/or verbal communication to senior leadership.
Identify problems with processes, technology, and/or procedures and develops and implements solutions, as appropriate.
Resolve confidential accounting issues without supervision, consistent with established policies and procedures.
Skills and attributes for success
Functions as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and appropriately applies the objectives of firm policies and procedures when analyzing accounting transactions and/or financial information. For example, may review account reconciliations completed by shared services personnel and compiles balanced feedback reporting, including corrective action steps to be completed by the shared services team resulting in improved quality of the Firm’s financial statements.
Effectively manages time and properly balances the level of involvement with the potential risk/exposure of issues working in a liaison capacity with the shared services teams.
Demonstrates healthy skepticism when analyzing more complex accounting transactions. For example, when completing/reviewing reconciliations, determines if transactions are properly recorded (in accordance with firm policy), approvals are in place, adequate documentation/support is included, etc.
Uses advanced judgment to identify issues that may create potential financial exposure and/or risk to the Firm. Determines the root cause of these issues and implements solutions consistent with established policies and applicable tax laws and regulations.
Challenges existing processes and approaches related to operational efficiency, effectiveness, internal controls, and/or customer service and recommends and implements viable solutions for improvement.
Prioritizes own assignments, follows through on commitments, and takes ownership for personal and/or team results.
Utilizes advanced knowledge and available resources – both internal firm tools (i.e., Mercury/SAP, various financial reporting tools / resources, ad hoc reports, etc.) and external resources (i.e., Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)) to make independent judgments as to the appropriateness of accounting transactions.
Demonstrates effective leadership skills in providing balanced feedback to less experienced staff.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Utilizes advanced analytical skills and ability to apply sound business judgment to individual and team assignments.
Ability to comprehend firm communications, announcements, other change management initiatives, etc. and correlates these changes to the core accounting procedures and develops recommendations to incorporate these changes and/or impacts into the accounting policies and/or procedures, as appropriate.
Exhibits a positive attitude and approach, willingly accepts new challenges, and is flexible and accepting of change.
Committed to delivering quality work, demonstrates a willingness to team with others, and helps create a positive work environment.
To qualify for the role you must have
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting, finance, or related experience.
General ledger experience is required.
Intermediate level Excel knowledge required.
Ideally you will also have
SAP accounting experience
CPA and or MBA
What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
Diversity and Inclusion at EY
Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.
EY Way of Work and your health and safety
EY Way of Work recognizes flexibility in the way we collaborate, innovate and deliver with the ability to work in-person and remotely. To support a healthy and safe in-person working environment, EY has implemented various layers of health and safety controls while working in the office or at client or other locations. A critical component of EY’s workplace safety program includes our COVID-19 vaccination policy which requires all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an accommodation based on a reason protected by human rights legislation is provided.
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