Junior Corporate Analyst

City of Guelph; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Guelph is seeking a Junior Corporate Analyst to join their Finance department. In this role, you will provide crucial support for financial statement preparation, assist with audits, and contribute to budget processes. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a diverse range of benefits, including hybrid work options, paid time off, and a comprehensive pension plan. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Finance or Accounting and demonstrated analytical skills.

Benefits

Paid vacation days

Flexible work arrangements

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• Experience in accounting duties such as journal entries and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical skills to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Support financial reporting and year-end preparation.
• Assist with interim audits and ad-hoc financial reporting projects.
• Prepare multi-year budget and confirmations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Completion of post-secondary education in Finance / Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Financial enterprise software (JD Edwards preferred)

Job description

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph : Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer :

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Position Overview

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Junior Corporate Analyst with the Finance department. The successful candidate will report to the Supervisor, Corporate Reporting, within the Financial Strategy and Reporting division, and will contribute to the preparation of the financial statements, working paper files, external audit support, investment accounting, and other required reporting for the City and its wholly owned subsidiaries (e.g., Guelph Junction Railway and Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc.).

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide support to the financial reporting team with respect to the preparation of the year-end working paper files and audited financial statements for the City, and associated entities (e.g. Guelph Junction Railway, and Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc.).
• Support the preparation for interim audit and ad-hoc financial reporting projects.
• Responsible for all accounting entries, preparation of year-end working paper files, and assist with drafting financial statements and Board and Council reporting for Guelph Junction Railway and Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc.
• Support the preparation of the multi-year budget and budget confirmations for Guelph Junction Railway and Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc.
• Record monthly investment cash transactions and assist with investment reconciliations.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Assist with tangible capital asset accounting, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Completion of post-secondary education in Finance / Accounting or related field.
• Experience with accounting duties such as preparing and processing journal entries, reconciliations, variance resolution, and year end closing activities.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze data sets to identify issues and determine root cause.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in order to meet deadlines in a very demanding, service-focused environment.
• Excellent mathematical skills, aptitude for figures, thoroughness and attention to detail and accuracy are critical to this position.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff and stakeholders.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Experience using financial enterprise software, JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Enrollment in CPA program and intention to seek accounting designation is considered an asset.
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Hours of work

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8 : 30 am and 4 : 30 pm. Flexibility would be required to attend evening meetings and to meet departmental needs in peak periods.

Non Union Grade 3 : $66,626.56-$83,283.20

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by June 26, 2025. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.