Sr. Financial Analyst PW TFT

UNITED COUNTIES OF LEEDS AND GRENVILLE; Brockville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization in Brockville is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst (Temporary Full-Time). The role involves general accounting functions, financial support, and budget management for Public Works. Candidates should have a university degree in Accounting or Business Administration, preferably with CPA designation and relevant experience in a municipal environment. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years job-related experience in accounting and finance, preferably in municipal sector.
• 5 years experience without a degree is acceptable.
• Experience in managerial accounting.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders within WorkTech.
• Review and post fuel and stock usage transactions.
• Assist with year-end procedures and audit requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

University Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Completion of the Municipal Administration Program

Accounting designation (CPA)

Tools

Great Plains

WorkTech

FMW

Job description

Overview

Senior Financial Analyst - PW (Temporary Full-Time, up to 6 months)

Location: 25 Central Ave., W. Brockville, ON

Start Date: September 15, 2025

Salary (2025 Grid 6): $46.16 per hour

Reporting to: Manager of Accounting Services / Deputy Treasurer

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst is responsible for general accounting and finance functions for the Public Works Division. This includes stock and fuel transactions, purchase order creation, processing of progress payments, analysis and reconciliation of WorkTech capital jobs, monitoring budget variances, projecting year-end balances, assisting with multi-year budgeting, and year-end audit preparation. This position provides financial support to Public Works managers and the Director of Public Works.

Qualifications

Education, Certification and Licenses

• University Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or a Community College Diploma in a relevant field may be considered with additional and relevant experience.
• Completion of the Municipal Administration Program and the Municipal Finance Course would be considered an asset.
• An accounting designation (CPA) is preferred.

Experience

• With a university degree, three (3) years job-related experience in the accounting and finance field, preferably in the municipal sector.
• Without a university degree, five (5) years job-related experience working in an accounting or finance field, preferably in the municipal sector.
• Experience in managerial accounting.

Knowledge

• A proficient level of computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet applications, and financial software. Experience in systems such as Great Plains, WorkTech and FMW or similar budgeting software would be considered an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet specific deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated professionalism and discretionary communications with all internal and external clients.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Public Works Financial Support (approximately 80%)

• Create purchase orders within WorkTech for Public Works
• Receive goods against Purchase Orders in WorkTech
• Review and post to WorkTech fuel and stock usage transactions
• Coordinate the invoicing of all Public Works re-billing for work completed
• Affix job codes and asset codes to the Estimating module once construction contracts are created
• Track capital project invoices in compliance with the Construction Act to ensure timely payment processing and adherence to statutory payment timelines
• Review Accounts Payable payment batches to ensure goods received are in accordance with the procurement policy, verify G/L codes, ensure proper tax calculations and rebates have been recorded, and ensure budgetary funds are available; approve Accounts Payable batches for payment
• Oversee annual stock count for year-end audit and prepare adjustments to inventory
• Manage winter control reporting and analysis (sand and salt usage), prepare documentation for the annual Fuel Rebate return, process progress payments for contract trucks, and perform internal CVOR hours audit against timesheets
• Maintain equipment records in WorkTech, CVOR licensing and license plate renewal
• Assist with year-end procedures and audit requirements for Public Works
• Provide functional support for job costing software end users

Management / Supervisory Support (approximately 20%)

• Assist with annual coordination of Public Works operating and capital budgets by providing budget-to-actual reports and trend analysis
• Prepare projections in budgeting software for Public Works
• Prepare monthly analyses for all operating and capital jobs for Public Works managers and/or the Director of Public Works
• Provide monthly variance reports to Public Works Supervisors
• Provide account analysis and investigate inquiries from Public Works as needed

Other

• Other related duties, as requested and required

The foregoing Job Description reflects general duties and is not all-inclusive of work requirements inherent in this classification.

How to Apply

Please quote "Requisition# SRFIN Senior Financial Analyst-PW TFT" and apply with a cover letter and resume to the job posting on the Careers section of our website. Applications must be received on or before September 9, 2025 by 4:00 PM.

Applicant information is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and will be used for candidate selection.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is committed to an inclusive recruitment process free from barriers. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Applicants should make accommodation requests known to Human Resources by contacting the department or using The Bell Relay System. The organization will strive to provide reasonable accommodations for all applicants during the recruitment and selection process to ensure a fair and equitable process.