Financial Accountant

The Mustard Seed; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mustard Seed is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their Finance team. The role involves preparing timely financial reports, conducting analyses, and supporting the budgeting process. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field, CPA, and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. The company offers a competitive compensation package and values collaboration and excellence within its team.

Benefits

100% employer paid extended health and dental benefits

Matching RRSP after one year of service

Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting experience with increasing responsibilities.
• Proven experience with full cycle accounting, financial statement preparation, and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate monthly financial reports updating forecasts and cash flows.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and key drivers.
• Prepare grant financial reporting as required for management.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Statement Preparation

Financial Analysis

Account Reconciliation

GAAP

Financial Report Writing

Education

Bachelors degree in accounting, commerce, or business administration

CPA or equivalent experience

Tools

FinancialForce

Tableau

Job description

As a member of the Finance team the Financial Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial information to support monthly and annual reporting. The ideal candidate will have the aptitude and drive to develop expertise across all areas of the Finance function contributing to the efficiency and integrity of financial processes.

Employment Type : Full Time

Schedule : Monday to Friday 8 : 00AM-4 : 00PM

Reporting to : Chief Financial Officer

City : Calgary

Number of Positions to Fill : 1

RFR # : 1249

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Generate monthly financial reports updating forecasts cash flows and graphical analysis.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends variances and key financial drivers including presenting findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform budget-to-actual comparisons and variance analysis preparing explanations for relevant stakeholders.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making and sustainability planning.
• Create and distribute monthly financial reports to departments meet with budget holders as required and act on findings of the review.
• Journalize reconcile and review various bank on-line digital and credit card accounts as assigned ensuring inclusion of appropriate back-up and compliance with reporting deadlines.
• Validate and reconcile Gifts in Kind (GIK) tracking ensuring proper procedures and documentation.
• Prepare and process financial allocations.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department leaders.
• Manage monthly rolling forecast process by integrating financial and operational data with the budgeting software.
• Update reporting departments to assign unclassified actuals to budget holders.
• Assist as required with capital budgets.
• Prepare grant financial reporting as required for management and grantors.
• Attend grant update meetings and ensure compliance with funder reporting requirements and stream allocations.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Develop and refine financial reports and dashboards using FinancialForce and analytics tools.
• Enhance financial reporting processes through automation and data extraction techniques.
• Provide user training and support for financial systems and reporting tools including the budgeting system.
• Troubleshoot system issues and implement improvements for efficiency.
• Ensure accurate approval processes for department transactions and manage ad hoc US Bank requests (e.g. new credit cards information changes).
• Manage the credit card process overall including issuance of cards approval process and uploading to the financial accounting system.
• Other Duties as Assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelors degree in accounting commerce business administration or relevant related experience.
• CPA or equivalent experience would be considered an asset.
• 5 years of accounting experience with a demonstrated level of increasing responsibilities.
• Proven experience with full cycle accounting financial statement preparation and analysis and account reconciliations.
• Experience in the Salesforce environment would be an asset including use of Certinia CloudBudget and Tableau;
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team-oriented environment.
• Self-directed with the ability to show initiative and take responsibility.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel Word and Outlook); intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel is required.
• Excellent client service skills and ability to handle high volumes and multiple priorities in a professional courteous manner while meeting strict deadlines.
• Positive and professional work ethic which include : Collaboration Accountability Respect and Excellence;
• Experience in financial reporting in the areas of sales marketing events and fund development would be an asset.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
• As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seeds Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

This position requires the use of a company vehicle. Candidate must have and maintain valid drivers licence and will need to consent to a drivers abstract request.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The Mustard Seed offers a competitive compensation package including 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefits for staff and dependents matching RRSP after one year of service and wellness days.
• All The Mustard Seed employees have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program which provides support for maintaining a healthy work-life balance addressing mental health concerns and focusing on personal development in various areas.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office Setting Monday Friday during business hours
• Flexible working hours and overtime may be required
• Pro-longed periods of sitting computer use
• Minimal physical effort
• Moderate to extreme mental effort
• Limited travel may be required

NOTE

• Your privacy is important to us. The information we collect is used solely for consideration for employment.
• We thank all candidates for their interest however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Mustard Seed reserves the right to amend job advertisements. No phone calls please.
• Please visit our Careers page to see more job opportunities.

Key Skills

SRP systems,Financial Statement Preparation,Accounting Software,Hyperion,Financial Report Writing,GAAP,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Regulatory Reporting,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Financial Analysis

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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