Financial Analyst

Peoplesource Search Group, Inc.; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing company in Ontario is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their finance team. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of project accounting experience and be pursuing a CPA designation. Responsibilities include managing project costs, preparing job costing reports, and creating invoices. Proficiency in Excel and experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL are preferred. This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $80K to $90K.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in project accounting, cost accounting and financial analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel required.
• Experience with large scale environmental projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Opening job numbers in the accounting system.
• Reviewing and analyzing project costing weekly.
• Creating project invoices and tracking all billing.

Skills

Project accounting

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

University business degree

Pursuing CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics SL Solomon

Microsoft Office

Job description

Industry: Sales & Marketing

Education: Pursuing CPA designation

Compensation $: 80-90K

Overview

The Finance Department Limited (TFDL) specializes in the Strategic Placement of Accounting & Finance Professionals on a Contract or Permanent basis. For over 25 years, TFDL has been successfully servicing a select group of clients, providing them with the best Intermediate-to-Senior level talent in the industry.

Our client, a leader in the marketing industry, is looking for a Financial Analyst to join their team. This role reports to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Opening Job numbers in the accounting system
• Reviewing and Analyzing project costing on a weekly basis and reporting as required
• Data mining and analytics
• Ensuring contracts are signed and maintaining contracts
• Creating deposit invoices
• Monitoring Project scope
• Tracking and accounting for all project costs and creating associated reports
• Maintenance and reporting on Job Cost System
• Month End Close on Job Cost System
• Preparation of Cost Accruals
• Preparation of monthly job costing report
• Journal Entry Preparation
• Time Sheet Review and Posting
• Creating project invoices on a timely basis and monitoring and tracking all billing and collections on projects
• Assistance with Accounts Receivable including invoice follow-up and liaison with clients for prompt payment
• Support and leadership to a variety of other accounting client and finance functions

Qualifications

• Pursuing CPA designation
• University business degree
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in project accounting, cost accounting and financial analysis
• Proficiency in all Microsoft office programs and applications - with advanced knowledge of Excel
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL Solomon is preferred
• Familiarity with large scale environmental and projects
• Superior organizational and time management skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally and effectively with executives, employees, and internal teams and clients
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally and effectively with clients
• Demonstrated proficiency in balancing achieving project and client needs while focusing on project and company revenue and margin objectives.
• Deadline oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)