Financial Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and sub-ledger accounts through reconciliations, transaction reviews, and compliance with accounting policies and controls.

• Prepare financial analyses, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, and other accounting entries.

• Oversee the financial performance and health of ministry units by reviewing financial statements, cash flow, fund balances, and budgetary outcomes.

• Manage banking operations, including daily bank reconciliations and the timely processing of incoming and outgoing fund transfers.

• Confirm that financial transactions are authorized, documented, accurately recorded, and reflected in the appropriate accounting period.

• Coordinate accounting transactions and assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.

• Act as the primary financial contact for ministry units and external stakeholders.

• Offer financial guidance, address issues, and respond to accounting and financial inquiries.

• Foster client partnerships through proactive communication and the interpretation of financial information.

• Assist in budgeting and forecasting by preparing budgets and conducting variance analysis.

• Administer regulatory reporting, including tax rebate claims and charitable filings.

• Identify and suggest process improvements and document procedures where necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A completed university degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

• A professional accounting designation (CPA) or progress towards completion is an advantage.

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in an accounting and/or finance setting.

• Proven experience in financial analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and general accounting tasks.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, INDIRECT, TRIM, LEFT, RIGHT, MID, SUBSTITUTE, and complex IF formulas.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Word and other business applications.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Capacity to deliver outstanding customer service and cultivate collaborative relationships.

• Commitment to the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, professional ethics, fairness, and sound judgment.

• Capability to work remotely.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.

• Reasonable accommodation available upon request.