Accounting Analyst, Finance - Toronto, Canada - The Children's Aid Society of Toronto

The Children's Aid Society of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION

ACCOUNTING ANALYST

As a member of the General Accounting team, the Accounting Analyst is responsible for ensuring data integrity and accuracy of financial information.

Under the direction of the Supervisor, General Accounting, this position is responsible for overseeing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives on the General Accounting team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyzes financial records, communicates with stakeholders, prepares adjustments in order to accurately reflect financial information;
Maintains accounting records related to clientsowned accounts, providing client account reports/statements and responding to enquiries;
Analyzes financial transactions and identifies opportunities to support continuous improvement;
Safeguards Society's financial resources, including cost recovery and asset management;
Plans and implements functional process optimization and change initiatives;
Prepares financial reports required by the Management and the Ministry;
Performs other duties and backup as assigned;
Acts in accordance with and incorporates Society's Code of Ethics, Confidentiality, Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination policies, Client Privacy policies and other relevant Society policies and Ministry Directives;
Uses sound judgment in consideration of financial resources;
Complies with Society's financial policies and procedures;
Works in a safe manner in accordance with the Society's health and safety policies and procedures and all relevant legislations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
Degree/Diploma relating to Finance, Business or Accounting is required
Completion of, or actively working towards to a professional accounting designation (CPA) is required
3 years of relevant experience in an accounting or financial analysis role, preferably in a related sector
Knowledge and Skills:
Proficiency in working with large data sets, including knowledge of advanced Excel functions
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Developed interpersonal, customer service skills to work cooperatively with staff, the team, the branch as well as work in a fastpaced setting
Selfstarting individual with ability to analyze and extract patterns and trends with models from real world data sets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reports and internal communications
Excellent organizational skills with ability to adapt to changing working conditions
Ability to prioritize multiple activities with tight deadlines
Able to perform work accurately and thoroughly with high attention to detail
Skilled at being organized and follow a systematic method of performing a task
Awareness of and sensitivity to issues of equity and diversity
Assets:
Experience interacting with relational databases and BI tools
Experience implementing and assessing internal controls
Familiarity with the Child Welfare sector

OTHER INFORMATION

Accommodation at CAST

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at x2300. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner._

Equity Hiring Strategy and Application Process

Persons with Disabilities
2SLGBTQ+
Women

This initiative is deemed to be a Special Program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Applications must be received in the Human Resources Department, **NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM on FRIDAY JUNE 16, 2023.