Financial Analyst

Vaco by Highspring; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant in Markham, Ontario to manage month-end close, quarter- and year-end deliverables, and internal control processes. You will prepare monthly journal entries, analyze accounts, reconcile statements, provide insightful commentary on results, and drive process improvements while maintaining SOX compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of accounting experience and is pursuing a professional designation, with excellent

Qualifications

• Professional designation or working towards one.
• 3+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• Detail-oriented and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze accounts and prepare reconciliations monthly.
• Support SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Assist auditors with information and documentation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Time management

SOX/controls knowledge

Education

Accounting designation in progress

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

• This individual will be responsible for various accounting functions, including month-end close, quarter- and year-end deliverables, SOX and internal controls, reconciliations, documentation, process improvement, ad hoc initiatives etc.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly journal entries under tight month-end deadlines.
• Analyze assigned financial accounts on a monthly basis and prepare corresponding account reconciliations.
• Provide meaningful analysis, in-depth review and sensible commentary on month-over-month financial results on a monthly basis.
• Ability to work comfortably with large data sets.
• Provide supplementary & ad-hoc reporting/analysis as required.
• Identify process improvements for the existing month-end close process & reconciliations, execute and deliver the same.
• Provide required information and explanations to auditors during interim and year-end audit.
• Prepare selected supplementary schedules and analysis for financial statements.
• Partner with various individuals within finance and the business to improve control and efficiency.
• Ensure SOX control compliance, with a risk & control mindset.
• Assist in creating and implementing Policies and Procedures to strengthen internal controls.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Project work as required.

Qualifications:

• Professional accounting designation, or working towards a designation.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting/finance experience
• Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills
• Demonstrates a commitment to improvement and provides / implements recommendations
• Strong organizational & time management skills
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills