Financial Analyst

at  Accountivity

ACCOUNTIVITY STAFFING IS HIRING!

Our client in Toronto is actively looking for a Financial Analyst to join their team.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Manager, Finance and Research Services the Financial Analyst will assist with all aspects of financial support for the Research business unit. The successful candidate will focus on special projects such as grant activity closures, improving the internal billing process and assisting in the process automation of reporting and monitoring Research Finance deliverables. The successful candidate will help ensure data integrity in the system by updating the activity attributes and budgets as required. The successful candidate will also work strategically with internal client departments, research programs and management to complete the assigned special projects.

Your accountabilities will include:

• Building working relationships with Principal Investigators, Scientists and their teams to perform end-of-grant processes
• Preparing grant closeout functions required by Research Finance and external agencies including reconciliations, final invoices and zeroing out budgets.
• Conducting specific month end tasks, such as preparing journal entries related to internal billings and cost reallocations
• Monitoring and managing the general Research Finance email inboxes
• Updating activity attributes and budgets in Lawson
• Updating list of deliverables for the Research Finance team
• Assisting Accounts Receivable Department with collection on outstanding invoices issued by Research Finance
• Supporting an environment that encourages best practices, high standards, and innovation.
• Developing additional analysis and reporting on a regular or ad-hoc basis to respond to funder and/or management requirements for timely, accurate and relevant financial information.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by management.
• The successful candidate will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from a recognized institution, or equivalent experience.
• A professional accounting designation, i.e. CA, CMA, CGA, finalist or equivalent experience.
• Familiar with the application of GAAP and other financial standards, ideally in a PSAB environment.
• 5 years of related working experience is required.
• Experience in a financial role within an academic research environment is an asset.
• Demonstrated business experience in financial reporting, financial statements preparation, financial analysis, reconciliations, general accounting processes and fiduciary requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem recognition and problem solving skills.
• Ability to design, analyze, and prepare financial reports.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, and have demonstrated excellence in organizing and prioritizing workflow in a fast paced and high volume environment.
• Highly computer literate with advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to liaise with internal and external departments.
• Strong relationship building and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in computerized accounting systems and software applications, with an aptitude for learning new computer applications quickly.
• Experience with Lawson Financial Systems is an asset.
• Record of work accuracy and timeliness under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates the ability and interest in working with a diverse team in an environment that values diversity and equity.

If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume.
Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted

Please refer the Job description for details