Kinark Child & Family Services Looking for Financial Analyst at Markham, ON Full Time

Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, the Financial Analyst is responsible for:

Analyzes and prepares GL journal entries and accruals in accordance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies and procedures

Supports the Finance team in completing monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing and reporting requirements

Assists with Ministry submissions and working with management to validate accuracy and reasonableness of data

Supports financial and operational performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts

Supports the annual auditing process by maintaining audit working files and addressing inquiries as needed

Provides daily administrative support to the finance team

Develops and maintains effective and collaborative working relationships with staff across the organization to facilitate deliverables, resolve issues, and collaborate on projects

Provides financial support for other project and initiatives through completion of ad hoc analysis and reports

Qualifications:
Strong skills with MS Excel, Office 365, OneNote required and experience with accounting software (Great Plains) would be an asset

Strong analytical and inquiry skills to understand operational processes

Knowledge and understanding of financial controls, not-for-profit accounting and ministry reporting standards would be an asset

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Detail-oriented with superior analysis and problem-solving skills

Degree or diploma in finance, accounting or related field

3 years work experience with knowledge of Broader Public Sector

Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate, and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received all required doses of a World Health Organization Approved COVID-19 Vaccine at least one of which being approved for use in Canada and 14 days have passed since your last dose. Proof of vaccination for each vaccine dose received is required.