Financial and Payroll Analyst - Ottawa, Canada - John Howard Society of Ottawa

John Howard Society of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Title:
Financial and Payroll Analyst**
Location(s):Carling/Bell onsite, with some flexibility

Salary:
$52,386 - $59,781 per annum _
based on work experience_

Hours:
Full-time, 35 hours per week

Employer:
John Howard Society of Ottawa

Closing Date:
January 29, 2023

About the environment:

Employees at JHS Ottawa say the organizational culture is supportive, innovative, and focused on creating a caring environment for both clients, and staff.

At JHS Ottawa, you will find an employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each of its staff members and is committed to promoting an engaging working culture where all employees are encouraged to live their strengths and realize their potential.

JHS Ottawa will provide permanent new employees access to a benefit plan, four weeks of vacation annually, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan after the eligibility waiting period, and opportunities for continual learning and development.

About who we support:

Our employees are supporting a diverse client group including youth and adults, all genders, from a wide cross section of social, ethnic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds who are representative of our broader community.

We are accountable to the people we serve by providing the highest quality of service with integrity through the delivery of responsive, innovative and evidence-informed approaches.

About the role:

Your passion, strong payroll accounting expertise, knowledge, exceptional collaboration and communication abilities are strengths that will be critical in the delivery of services.

The analyst will work closely with the internal Finance department, external Financial Consultants and with the Payroll administrator to help support the financial system.

This role often requires working collaboratively with others in the organization to prepare/analyze detailed reports on a monthly basis.

This position also offers the opportunity to grow and develop through various projects and initiatives, teaming up with friendly, supportive internal and external partners.

Execution and/or support of our biweekly, monthly, quarterly and annual payroll accounting functions.

Responsibilities:

Support the Finance Department lead in overseeing the Finance system of JHSO
Providing guidance to the Financial team on the reconciliation between Finance and Payroll.
Back up to the Payroll function as required.
Coordinating and ensuring tasks and deadlines are met in a timely fashion under the supervision of the Finance Department lead, as well as the external Consultants (Zenbooks)
Support of implementing Finance and Accounting policies, procedures, and standards
Support maintenance of internal controls to ensure compliance with financial and agency policies and procedures
Provide problemsolving support to the finance team

Reporting and Financial Statements

Support the preparation of the annual JHSO budget
Ensure adherence to the terms of all service contracts and agreements for funding to ensure that organization is protected from risk
Produce and compile data for monthly, quarterly, semiannually, and yearly reports to the EDO departmental program revenue and expenditures
Analyze and review financial statements, reports, general ledger accounts, and examining supporting papers, including the review of monthly reconciliations.

Program Funding and Reporting

Prepare and analyze regular financial reports for each program area and, in consultation with manager and finance unit personnel, maintains current and accurate financial projections for each program area in relation to expenditures
Recommend budget reallocations and resource requirements to managers and/or Director
Ensure reporting requirements for all funders are met by submission dates
Develop and provide training to Program Managers re: finance processes and report submissions that are applicable across the agency

Payroll

Verify and reconcile payroll to the GL
Support any adjustments needing to be made in program financials related to staffing
Generate salary reports needed to compile funder reports
Support the review of EHT submissions
Back up to the Payroll function as required

Qualifications:

Experience in full accounting cycle, Payroll Processing (ADP Workforce Now) and financial analysis
University or College Diploma in Accounting or related discipline
3 5 years' experience in Accounting, Analysis, and Budgeting
Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting charities, charitable status including CRA regulations considered an asset
Knowledge or experience with Xero, Dext, Plooto software considered an asset

You're a fit with our organizational culture, if you mirror our values in the way you work:

You are committed to providing the highest quality of care for your clients, though responsive, innovative, and evidence-informed approaches.
Driven by curiosity, you adapt to achieve the bes