Financial Analyst - St. Catharines, Canada - District School Board of Niagara

District School Board of Niagara

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St. Catharines, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Financial Analyst

District School Board of Niagara - Education Centre

Financial Reporting

One (1) Full-time position

35 Hours per week

The District School Board of Niagara has a position for Financial Analyst in DSBN's Financial Services Department.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, the successful applicant will be a key part of the Department, helping the Board meet its accounting compliance standards through accurate analysis, auditing and other key accounting duties.

This role will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance of policies, procedures, and accounting standards.

When you work at the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN), you are part of a supportive, innovative community that works together to help every student achieve success.

The DSBN proudly serves 37,500 students with 4,500 staff in 79 elementary and 18 secondary schools across the Niagara Region, located between Lake Erie in the south and Lake Ontario to the north.

The Information Technology Services Dept. requires an innovative/energetic professional to work within the Board's continuously evolving, multi-tiered computing environment. The applicant needs to be able to work independently and in a team environment.

This position may encompass the following broad categories:
presenting completed projects and providing initial training; and

documenting the development

The functions of this position could include (but are not limited to):
Completing working papers and schedules for the Ministry of Education and DSBN reporting throughout the year.

Analyzing differences between reported actuals and budget/prior year actuals.

Review and reconciliation of general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Analysis, consolidate and summarize data

Process journal entries for various financial transactions such as Municipal tax revenue received and online payments.

Perform reviews of school's financial reports, records and processes to ensure conformance with current administrative procedures and best practices.

Create internal control review reports and complete follow up reviews.

Maintain the DSBN's general ledger code of accounts, process online donations.

Maintain the DSBN's vendor database

Responsible for the accurate accounting of the DSBN's minor tangible capital assets.
- other duties as assigned

Skills, Qualifications and Education Requirements

Currently enrolled in Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program is preferred

Minimum of three (3) years post-secondary education in Accounting

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant accounting experience in a financial analyst role or equivalent

Proficient in the use of financial and spreadsheet software, along with Microsoft Office

Ability to deal with competing priorities, multiple demands and constant deadlines

Exemplary verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and strong analytical skills

Strong initiative, attention to detail and excellent customer service delivery

Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe

Provision of a satisfactory Police Clearance including Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (PCRJMC) (an original copy date in the last 6 months may be acceptable) is a condition of employment.

Land Acknowledgement

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today.

This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement.

Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.