Senior Financial Analyst - Contract

Elgin County; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Elgin is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide hands-on financial analysis and support in municipal accounting. Reporting to the Director of Financial Services, the role ensures compliance with PSAS and GAAP while processing budgets, journals, and payroll analysis.

The successful candidate will have a post-secondary degree (CPA preferred) with 3–5 years of senior accounting experience, strong Excel/Sage skills, and knowledge of OHRS.

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree/diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• CPA designation or currently nearing completion.
• Three to five years of senior accounting level experience, preferably in a municipal setting would be ideal.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Sage Accounting.
• Knowledge of software systems such as: Questica(Euna) and Laserfiche would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ministry of Health Guidelines and Ontario Health Reporting Standards (OHRS)
• Experience with Dayforce, Staff Schedule Care, and payroll standards would be considered an asset
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist departments in the development of budgets and the analysis of actual costs.
• Liaise with provincial ministries regarding monthly/quarterly/annual reporting and funding schedules.
• Assist with year-end close (accruals, deferrals, capital assets, audit working papers/follow up questions)
• Perform cash management processes as it relates to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and petty cash.
• Duties include but are not limited to reconciling bank accounts, preparing bank deposits, monitoring inflow and outflow of transactions and following up on payment statuses.
• Review/reconcile GL accounts to ensure integrity and accuracy on a monthly schedule.
• Prepare and post necessary journal entries to the General Ledger in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Support staff, vendors and customers to assist with problem solving and inquiries.
• Provide high level assistance to payroll related to analysis for departmental reporting, journal entry reconciliation/posting, back up for staff inquiries, and vacation relief as needed.
• Actively participate in learning opportunities related to new software upgrades/implementation, financial modelling, or other projects as assigned
• Identify and bring to managers' attention any areas where process improvements, efficiencies or risk mitigation opportunities may exist for a discussion on possible next steps.
• Ensure financial information is properly preserved and maintained for archival purposes.
• Provide leadership and training for staff as it relates to financial processes and internal systems that support and facilitates proper reporting for audit purposes.
• Follow up within applicable systems/software to ensure alignment to current year budget is reflected.
• Document and maintain operating procedures for functions within the department as updates are done or changed.

Skills

Senior accounting experience

Excel

Sage Accounting

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Post-secondary degree in Accounting or related

CPA designation or nearing completion

Tools

Questica(Euna)

Laserfiche

Dayforce

Staff Schedule Care

Job description

Join the County of Elgin as a Senior Financial Analyst!

Position Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Type: Full-time, Non-union, 12-month Contract

Compensation: $46.56 - $54.48 per hour ($84, 739.20 - $99, 153. 60 per Year)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Vacancy: 1 existing vacancy

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director of Financial Services / Treasurer or designate, the Senior Financial Analyst plays an "hands on" active role in the day-to-day departmental activity of the department. The successful candidate will ensure accurate transactional processing and compliance with the Municipal Act, By-Laws and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS). The Senior Financial Analyst will be expected to demonstrate practical knowledge of municipal finance, and brings critical problem-solving skills to the position that provide financial support services to the County of Elgin and safeguard public funds.

SUMMARY OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Assist departments in the development of budgets and the analysis of actual costs.
• Liaise with provincial ministries regarding monthly/quarterly/annual reporting and funding schedules.
• Assist with year-end close (accruals, deferrals, capital assets, audit working papers/follow up questions)
• Perform cash management processes as it relates to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and petty cash.
• Duties include but are not limited to reconciling bank accounts, preparing bank deposits, monitoring inflow and outflow of transactions and following up on payment statuses.
• Review/reconcile GL accounts to ensure integrity and accuracy on a monthly schedule.
• Prepare and post necessary journal entries to the General Ledger in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Support staff, vendors and customers to assist with problem solving and inquiries.
• Provide high level assistance to payroll related to analysis for departmental reporting, journal entry reconciliation/posting, back up for staff inquiries, and vacation relief as needed.
• Actively participate in learning opportunities related to new software upgrades/implementation, financial modelling, or other projects as assigned
• Identify and bring to managers' attention any areas where process improvements, efficiencies or risk mitigation opportunities may exist for a discussion on possible next steps.
• Ensure financial information is properly preserved and maintained for archival purposes.
• Provide leadership and training for staff as it relates to financial processes and internal systems that support and facilitates proper reporting for audit purposes.
• Follow up within applicable systems/software to ensure alignment to current year budget is reflected.
• Document and maintain operating procedures for functions within the department as updates are done or changed.

Qualifications:

• Post secondary degree/diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• CPA designation or currently nearing completion.
• Three to five years of senior accounting level experience, preferably in a municipal setting would be ideal.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Sage Accounting.
• Knowledge of software systems such as: Questica(Euna) and Laserfiche would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ministry of Health Guidelines and Ontario Health Reporting Standards (OHRS)
• Experience with Dayforce, Staff Schedule Care, and payroll standards would be considered an asset
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing [e-mail] with the job title in the subject line.

We thank all those that apply and appreciate your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.