Regular Full-Time Financial Analyst

Njoyn; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

City of Oshawa is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage treasury operations, support financial systems and assist with audit processes. The role includes bank reconciliations, payment platforms, reconciliations, and implementing financial controls.

The successful candidate will analyze complex accounts, support system development and maintain documentation. Hybrid work arrangements are available, and a criminal records check may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four-year Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialization in Accounting and three years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a municipal accounting environment is an asset.
• Candidate in CPA Program or pursuing CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Perform treasury functions including bank reconciliations and monitoring banking activities.
• Administer and support financial systems and payment platforms with data interfaces and reconciliations.
• Conduct financial analysis and complex account reconciliations.
• Support financial systems development and enhancements through process reviews and testing.
• Assist with internal and external audit activities and implementing recommendations.
• Perform ad hoc reconciliations, investigations and financial analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

CPA program candidate

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Cityview

Intelligenz

Govstack Forms

Officer Enforcement

Moneris Solutions

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint)

Job description

Reporting to the Supervisor, Financial Services, or designate, the Financial Analyst is responsible for treasury operations, financial systems development and support, and audit-related functions. The position supports the City's banking operations, payment systems, account reconciliations, and financial controls, as well as related financial systems and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Perform treasury functions, including preparing bank reconciliations, monitoring banking activities, investigating discrepancies, and supporting the administration of the City's banking operations
• Administer and support financial systems and payment platforms, including financial data interfaces, transaction processing, reconciliations, and the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of appropriate financial controls
• Conduct financial analysis and complex account reconciliations
• Support financial systems development and enhancements through process reviews, system testing, implementation activities, user support, and procedure documentation
• Support internal and external audit activities, including preparing supporting documentation, conducting spot-check audits, and assisting with the implementation of audit recommendations
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including ad hoc reconciliations, investigations, and financial analysis

Requirements

• Completion of a four (4) year Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialization/major in Accounting, along with three (3) years of relevant experience with budgeting and financial analysis, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience in a municipal accounting environment is an asset
• Student/candidate in Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Program
• Strong knowledge of computer applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Outlook, Word, Access, and PowerPoint)
• High level of proficiency with information systems and financial applications, including PeopleSoft Financials (General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing-to-Payments), Cityview, Intelligenz, Govstack Forms, Officer Enforcement, Honk Mobile, and Moneris Solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior analytical, reasoning, investigative, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Good organizational skills along with the demonstrated ability to work on own initiative and ability to work under pressure to meet competing deadlines
• Completion of a municipal accounting/municipal tax course would be an asset

This position is eligible for hybrid work.

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.