financial analyst

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks an experienced accountant to manage accounts receivable and ensure financial data accuracy. This on-site role involves processing payments, addressing customer concerns, and working under tight deadlines. Ideal candidates possess a bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience, paired with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Health care plan

Parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in accounting.
• Proficient in MS Excel and bookkeeping systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and process payments.
• Prepare reports and analyze financial data.
• Maintain filing and record systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Quick learner

Versatility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Database software

Spreadsheet

MS Windows

MS Word

MS Great Plains (GP)

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Private sector
• Manufacturing or processing industry
• Industry
• Food processing industry

Responsibilities Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Receive payments from customers
• Process credit cards, vouchers and other payments
• Prepare statements on delinquent accounts
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Manage accounts receivable
• Invoice clients
• Perform financial calculations, such as costing and budgeting
• Collect payments from debtors
• Review on the behaviour with regard to deposits and withdrawals, overdraws, defaults, dishonoured payments and spending patterns
• Authorize loan and credit applications
• Analyze data and prepare reports
• Prepare reports
• Process money, cheques and credit/debit card payments
• Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• Database software
• Spreadsheet
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Computerized bookkeeping system
• MS Great Plains (GP)

Technical or specialized writing

• Analysis

Type of operation

• Blending

Bookkeeping and accounting

• Manual

Area of work experience

• Invoices

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Confidential security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Quick learner
• Versatility

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Parking available