Finance Analyst (14 Month Term)

The Timken Company; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Canada is seeking a Finance Analyst for a 14-month term position. The role involves processing accounts payable and payroll and maintaining general ledger accounts. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, over 4 years of relevant experience, and demonstrated technical proficiency in payroll. A competitive salary and opportunities for continuing education are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for continuing education

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in payroll, AR/AP, and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of local and federal payroll legislation.
• Strong organizational and project planning ability.

Responsibilities

• Process general financial accounting and administrative activities.
• Accurate and timely processing of payroll and benefits.
• Maintain control of accounts payables and receivables.

Skills

Technical proficiency in payroll

Knowledge of federal payroll legislation

Excellent communication skills

Deadline-oriented

Strong organizational ability

Education

High school diploma

4+ years industry/accounting experience

Accounting/bookkeeping/business diploma

Tools

MS Office suite

ADP

Kronos

Concur

Epicor

Job description

Together, We'll Keep the World Moving Forward

Standard Machine was founded in 1967 and acquired by Timken in 2013. Not everyone knows what Timken makes. But you'll recognize what Timken makes possible. We engineer solutions that keep the world moving by offering products and services to keep the world’s equipment, machinery, and vehicles in motion. At Standard Machine we design and manufacture high-quality parts for critical industries including pulp and paper, mining, oil and gas, chemical processing plants, steel mills, marine applications, transportation, military, and aerospace.

GEARED FOR EXCELLENCE

This position is an 14-month term to fill a parental leave.

Reporting to the Controller, the Finance Analyst enables the company to achieve its financial and business objectives through the processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and maintenance of general ledger accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing general financial accounting and administrative activities
  • Maintain control of accounts payables, accounts receivables, and purchases
  • Complete the process for payment accounts to ensure the company meets its financial obligations
  • Comply with company payment policy and secure discounts where applicable
  • Promote and build strong working relationships with all internal and external customers and vendors
  • Provide assistance as applicable to all staff on processes and procedures
• Accurate and timely processing of payroll and benefits
  • Administer group benefits and pension/RSP plans along with vacation time management.
  • Process payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
  • Reconcile payroll accounts as per direction of the Controller
  • Keep abreast of developments relating to payroll and benefits regulation and administration
  • Ensure the company complies with statutory obligations and follows best practices
• General accounting duties, assigned by the Controller
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate possesses the following education and competencies.

Education

• High school diploma
• 4+ years industry/accounting experience
• Accounting/bookkeeping/business diploma will be considered an asset

Competencies

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in payroll, AR/AP, and account reconciliations
• Knowledge and understanding of local and federal payroll legislation
• Abreast on up-to-date accounting and financial best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills including conflict resolution
• Deadline-oriented and strong attention to detail
• Accurate data entry, review and check own work
• Strong organizational and project planning ability
• Accurately and thoroughly explain process, paystubs, and benefits to employees
• Software: MS Office suite, ADP, Kronos, Concur, and Epicor

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Compensation

We offer a competitive salary to secure the brightest talent for our organization.

Continuing Education

You'll have the chance to gain knowledge and experience in a wide range of industries and applications. Learn more through hands-on experience, core training and a selection of more than 4,400 online courses.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Applicants must provide proof of all relevant qualifications and be available to participate in a pre-employment testing procedure. Only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Canada, residing in Canada, will be considered for this position.