Accounting Analyst (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Montreal is seeking a skilled Accounting Analyst to join its Finance team. This role encompasses month-end closing, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The candidate will support audit preparations and compliance monitoring while driving process improvements. Ideal for those with a suitable degree and a collaborative mindset, this position offers opportunities for financial optimization projects.

Benefits

Collaborative research environment

Opportunities for process improvements

Qualifications

• Skilled in performing month-end closing activities.
• Experience with audit preparations and financial compliance.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries in compliance with standards.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support external audits and process documentation.

Skills

Financial reporting

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Audit support

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary

The Research Institute of the MUHC (RI-MUHC) is seeking a skilled and motivated Accounting Analyst to join our Finance team. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will be responsible for month-end closing, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role also involves supporting audit preparations, accounts payable functions, and compliance monitoring. You will have the opportunity to work on process improvements and financial optimization projects in a collaborative and innovative research environment.

General Duties

• Prepare, review and post journal entries, process re-classes and accruals in compliance with accounting standards and RI-MUHC policies.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, promptly addressing any discrepancies.
• Compile and analyze financial data to ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
• Support external audits, process open PO and Revenue accruals and prepare schedules, reconciliations and required documentation.
• Maintain Principal Investigator commitments database, process transfers and prepare commitments schedule for the annual audit file.
• Maintain the fixed assets register, account for additions, disposals and retirement of assets as per the Fixed Asset Policy. Moreover, prepare the capital and depreciation budgets, and perform financial analyses for relevant capital expenditures.
• Reconcile and distribute monthly CIHR funds into multiple Principal Investigator cost centers.
• Act as a back-up to Billing and Collection Agent.
• Identify and resolve any technical issues related to import files (P-card and Travel Card).
• Correct any data errors after importation if necessary.
• Perform Analysis on credit card spending.
• Ensure compliant use of the credit cards according to P-card and T&E Policy and report deficiencies.
• Communicate and follow up on incomplete documentation.
• Assist in vendor reconciliations and expense verification.
• Ensure proper documentation and approvals for purchase orders and expense reports.
• Support payment processing and cash disbursements as required.
• Perform T4A analysis on a quarterly basis to facilitate on time year-end reporting.
• Assist in enhancing accounting processes and controls for better efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation for compliance and best practices.

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