Accounting Analyst – Senior Analyst

Jobtailor; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Canada is seeking an experienced accounting professional to provide analytical support and lead profitability reporting. You will assist in budget preparation, performance measurement, and cost-center administration, ensuring accurate ledger postings and timely reconciliations.

The role requires strong analytical skills, detailed knowledge of accounting procedures, and proficiency with MS Excel, Access and Power BI. SAP FI/CO experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports.
• Competency in MS Office, including Excel, Access and Power BI.
• Master's degree or relevant certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and analytical support to the accounting department.
• Provide reporting for profitability and cost analysis.
• Support budget preparation and performance measurement.
• Administer the catalog of cost centers.
• Type accurately and prepare and maintain accounting documents and records.
• Prepare orders, general ledger postings and statements.
• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner.
• Enter key data of financial transactions into the database daily.
• Inform management and compile reports and summaries on activity areas.
• Work in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws.
• Analyze information and prepare deliverables such as reports and processes.
• Develop specific projects within the Accounting department.
• Develop and manage Key Performance Indicators to monitor and measure area results.
• Maintain regular contact with other company areas and interact across different hierarchical levels

Skills

Accounting

Cost Analysis

General Ledger Posting

Account Reconciliation

Data Entry

Financial Analysis

Key Performance Indicators

Bookkeeping

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Master's degree or relevant certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Power BI

SAP FI/CO

Job description

• Provide accounting and analytical support to the accounting department
• Provide reporting for profitability and cost analysis
• Support budget preparation and performance measurement
• Administer the catalog of cost centers
• Type accurately and prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
• Prepare orders, general ledger postings and statements
• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
• Enter key data of financial transactions into the database daily
• Inform management and compile reports and summaries on activity areas
• Work in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws
• Analyze information and prepare deliverables such as reports and processes
• Develop specific projects within the Accounting department
• Develop and manage Key Performance Indicators to monitor and measure area results
• Maintain regular contact with other company areas and interact across different hierarchical levels

Requirements

• 1-5 years relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
• Competency in MS Office, including Excel, Access and Power BI
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers
• Experience using SAP modules FI/CO is a plus
• Master's degree or relevant certification is an asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong accounting and analytical capabilities, with proficiency in financial reporting, budget preparation, and performance measurement. Familiarity with accounting software and tools, along with a solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting procedures, is essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounting Support
• Financial Reporting
• Budget Preparation
• MS Office Proficiency
• SAP FI/CO Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accounting
• Cost Analysis
• General Ledger Posting
• Account Reconciliation
• Data Entry
• Financial Analysis
• Key Performance Indicators
• Bookkeeping
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Aptitude for Numbers
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Accounting
• Relevant Certification

Industry Keywords

• Accounting Procedures
• Cost Centers
• Performance Measurement
• Financial Transactions
• Accounting Documents

Tools & Technologies

• MS Excel
• MS Access
• Power BI
• SAP FI/CO