Temporary Senior Financial Analyst (Accounting)

Town of Ajax; Ajax; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Health & Dental

EAP

Wellness program

OMERS pension

Job summary

The Town of Ajax seeks a Senior Financial Analyst (Accounting) to support accounting and financial reporting, analyze balance sheet accounts, oversee complex reconciliations, and assist year-end processes. This role provides guidance to staff, ensures internal controls, and supports cash flow and ITC framework development.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Accounting, the incumbent will back up key financial functions, monitor grants, and collaborate on reporting and reimbursements while working in

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA) required.
• Minimum 6 years’ accounting/financial analysis experience.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced skills in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
• High accuracy with strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Criminal Record Check required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and guidance to staff across departments.
• Oversee accounts payable and issue resolution.
• Perform monthly accounting and financial reporting.
• Maintain internal controls for bank, AP, reconciliations and petty cash.
• Prepare complex reconciliations and approve balance sheet reconciliations.
• Approve vendor changes for accuracy and coding.
• Prepare weekly cash flow projections.
• Support ITC and HST review.
• Monitor annual work plans with Accounting Supervisor.
• Implement ITC framework for operating costs and eligible capital projects.
• Collaborate to monitor grants, ensure compliance and reporting.
• Process and post employee expense reimbursements in Workday.
• Maintain MAT records and reimbursements from Region.
• Coordinate and prepare FIR data submissions.

Skills

Six years experience

Advanced Excel

Advanced Office (Word/PowerPoint/Outl​

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects

Strong communication skills

Supervision-free work aptitude

Education

University degree in Business Administration or equivalent

CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Department Finance Job Type Temporary Number of Positions 1 Affiliation Non-Union Compensation Range $99,903.00 - $124,878.00

Job Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor of Accounting, the Senior Financial Analyst (Accounting) plays a key role in supporting the Town’s accounting and financial reporting functions. The position provides in-depth analysis of balance sheet accounts, oversees complex reconciliations and journal entries, supports year-end and audit requirements, monitors cash flow, and identifies opportunities to enhance accounting processes and efficiencies. The role also provides guidance to Accounting and Payroll staff and back-up support for key financial functions.

Job Duties

• Provides functional advice, financial analysis and direction to staff in other dep artments to ensure compliance of financial/accounting requirements.
• Supports and directs staff on all aspects of Accounts Payable including troubleshooting of issues.
• Performs monthly accounting duties, oversees monthly financial reporting process.
• Maintains internal controls related to the Town’s bank account, accounts payable, bank reconciliations and petty cash.
• Prepares complex account reconciliations and reviews and approves balance sheet account reconciliations prepared by other accounting staff.
• Approves vendor changes for accuracy, authorization and coding.
• Prepares weekly cash flow projection.
• Supports Financial Data Specialist in the review and approval of monthly HST returns.
• Assists Supervisor of Accounting in monitoring annual work plans.
• Development and implementation of an Input Tax Credit (ITC) framework for operating expenses, as well as the application of ITCs to eligible capital projects.
• Works collaboratively with internal staff to monitor Town grants, ensure funding compliance, track eligible expenditures, and support reporting and reimbursement requirements.
• Reviews, approves, processes, and posts employee expense reimbursements through Workday.
• Maintains and monitors monthly Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) records.
• Prepares quarterly reconciliations and receivable vouchers for reimbursements from the Region of Durham.
• Coordinates and prepares the FIR, including the collection, validation, reconciliation and submission of financial data to ensure compliance with legislative and reporting requirements.

Qualifications/Skills

• University degree in Business Administration or similar field of study or a combination of training, education and experience deemed equivalent.
• Holds the CPA (CA, CMA, CGA) professional accounting designation.
• Minimum six (6) years’ experience in accounting, financial analysis, budgets, etc. in progressively senior level positions.
• Expert knowledge and technical skills working with Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced skills in other Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail required for analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment, with multiple projects/tasks concurrently, with priorities often shifting.
• Advanced communication skills both written and verbal.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Upon hire, ability to provide a Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to the Town of Ajax.

Nice to Have

• Completion of municipal specific multi module courses such as Municipal Finance & Accounting, Municipal Administration Program.

What is Offered to Staff Compensation:

We offer competitive pay that reflects the responsibilities of the position.

Contract Duration: This temporary full-time/part-time position is for approximately 13 months in duration.

Hours of Work: This is a non-union position that works a 35 hour work week. The hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Town Perks:

• The Town offers temporary full-time staff a comprehensive benefit package with paid sick and vacation days; Health & Dental benefits coverage; Employee & Family Assistance Program; Health & Wellness Program; Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo membership; plus a defined benefits pension plan (OMERS pension - https://www.omers.com/).

Hybrid Work Program

The Town offers a Hybrid Work Program. A flexible work arrangement, including the option to work from home some of the time, is currently a possibility with this position, and can be discussed during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically excluded, including Black and Indigenous people, racialized communities, disabled persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others facing systemic inequities.

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The Town of Ajax, situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, is an innovative municipal sector leader that provides a variety of services to one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. With over 130,000 residents, Ajax's rich heritage and culturally diverse community make it a great place to work and live.