Finance Analyst, Programs

Invest Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ottawa seeks a Finance Analyst for Programs. In this role, you will handle project accounting and analysis tasks, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting the program management team. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in business administration or finance and have at least 3 years of experience in project accounting, showcasing a strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in project accounting.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
• Ability to review and analyze large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salary allocation schedule and record transactions monthly.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to projects.
• Support program teams with PO adjustments / creations.

Skills

Project Accounting

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in business administration or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Reporting directly to the Manager, Finance and Program Funding, the Finance Analyst, Programs will perform a variety of accounting and analytical functions. Focusing on program reporting, the role will ensure that expenses are appropriately categorized under each program, revenue is recognized in line with program rules, and program management team is supported with appropriate accounting data in order to report to funders and forecast spending.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING :

• Project Accounting

Prepare salary allocation schedule and record transaction monthly

• Create project adjusting entries as required through a period
• Prepare revenue recognition schedule and record transaction monthly
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to projects, including but not limited to Project Receivables, Project Deferred Revenue, and Collaborator advances
• Provide program management team with supporting documentation required for claims submitted to funders
• Project Analysis

Review individual project reporting to ensure data integrity with the accounting system, including that expenses are appropriately categorized under each project

• Other tasks

Work closely with accounts payable and accounts receivable team members to communicate coding appropriate to project transactions

• Prepare fixed assets and revenue recognition schedules monthly
• Support program teams with PO adjustments / creations
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED / GAINED THROUGHOUT YOUR CAREER :

• Undergraduate degree in business administration or finance, or a combination of equivalent work experience and educational background
• 3+ years experience working in project accounting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
• Familiarity with accounting systems that use projects or multiple financial dimensions
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles including accounting controls;
• Team player who can work collaboratively with colleagues and quickly integrate into the organization;
• Ability to review and analyze large data sets and formulate recommendations
• Proven ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy
• Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central
• Ability to prioritize and organize work
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Do you have some of these skills but maybe not all? We still encourage you to apply as we would love to review your unique application and learn more about you! Invest Ottawa is strongly committed to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

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