Finance Analyst - Readiness

Canadian Red Cross; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Red Cross is seeking a Finance Analyst to join our remote team in Canada. You will regularly analyze transactions and balances for accuracy, prepare journal entries, and monitor travel advances against expense claims.

You will identify process deficiencies and support the monthly general ledger close and audits. Ideal candidates hold a university degree in Finance or related field with 1–3 years of experience, strong MS Office skills, and excellent analytical and communication

Qualifications

• A university degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of accounting theory, techniques and policies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Regularly analyze transactions and balances to ensure accuracy and prepare correcting journal entries as required.
• Calculate monthly reallocations and prepare related journal entries.
• Monitor travel advances against expense claims and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Identify deficiencies in transactional processes and suggest improvements.
• Ensure the monthly general ledger process runs on schedule.
• Support internal and external audits as needed; cross-train with other analysts for coverage.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Employee Working Location: Remote/Virtual (Canada)

Employment status: Permanent full time

The Canadian Red Cross (Red Cross) - an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada's Best Employers 2026, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.
Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential.
We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

In this role, you will:

• Regularly analyse transactions and balances to ensure they are accurate, complete, and reasonable and identify any errors or omissions and prepare correcting journal entries as required.
• Calculate various monthly reallocations and prepare the related journal entries.
• Monitor outgoing project travel advances against returned expense claims and repayments via balance sheet account reconciliation and notify management of aged advances and concerning balances.
• Identify deficiencies in transactional processes and recommend areas of improvement.
• Ensure the monthly general ledger process occurs as scheduled.
• Perform other transactional and account reviews and reporting as requested by management.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.
• Cross-train with other analysts to provide back up.

What we are looking for:

• A university degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and a minimum of one to three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• General knowledge and understanding of accounting theory, techniques and policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Time management and organizational skills reflected in the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision, and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively.

Working conditions:

This is a remote position. Work will be performed from home, anywhere in Canada.

Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.

If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.