Accountant

Who are we?
The Ballad team is comprised of business professionals, strengthening the communities in which we live and work. Our diverse team brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and creativity to each project we undertake. We provide services related to training, business planning, government relations, Indigenous engagement, and community development. Ballad ensures that the work we undertake has meaningful impact, ALWAYS.
The Ballad team is a growing and agile organization, with experience working with Indigenous organizations, academic institutions, communities, municipalities, Industry, and public sector organizations. We take pride in building lasting and collaborative relationships with our clients across Canada.
Our training programs have built capacity in diverse areas including entrepreneurship, insurance, information and computer technology, construction, French language acquisition, hospitality, supply chain management, and more. We have delivered unique training programs for a variety of organizations, Indigenous Communities and on behalf of the Ministry of Labour & Immigration and Ministry of Community & Social Services and Employment and Social Development Canada.
The Opportunity
As an Internal Accountant, you will play a vital role in the financial health of our organization through meticulous financial data administration, payables processing, and month-end processes. This role requires a strong foundation in accounting, familiarity with project accounting, and proficiency in tools such as Sage Intacct, Microsoft Office Suite, Concur, and Harmony by Paymate.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Data Management:

• Import, verify, and maintain accuracy of financial data.
• Utilize automation tools built into systems for process improvements.
• Queue up payables for approval in accordance with company policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for timely payment processing.
• Prepare working papers for month-end closing activities.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of financial transactions.
• Review and monitor expense reports before integration into the accounting system.
• Provide reports and analytics on overall expenses.
• Administer and maintain project-related financial data in the accounting system.
• Use the accounting system to ensure inclusion of supporting documents.
• Facilitate access for internal reference, CRA, auditors, and external accountants.
• Perform data entry for each pay period using a cloud-based payroll system.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Collaborate with project managers for accurate financial reporting at the project level.
• Work closely with project managers to develop project budgets.
• Provide insights and analysis on budget variances.
• Support CFO with updating the budget based on year-to-date financial results.
• Support people leaders with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial data to drive informed decision-making.

General Accounting and Compliance:

• Assist in managing non-accounting staff profiles in the accounting system.
• Work with Accounting Manager, CFO, and Managing Partner to ensure appropriate access and information for staff.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to review and ensure accuracy in payroll entries.

Other duties as assigned.
Experience
This position requires the following skills, experiences, and abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Pursuing or holding a professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) is considered an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, supporting and assisting colleagues as needed.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct and confidentiality in handling financial information.

What does Ballad offer you?
At Ballad we live by our ACE values, we are Accountable, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial. You will work alongside dedicated team members with a passion for empowering the clients with whom we work, solving diverse client challenges, and implementing new ideas. If you want to make an IMPACT, you have found the right company.
Through our employee volunteer days and community investment program, team members can support the causes and communities that are important to them.
We provide full competitive benefits upon successful completion of a probationary period, and competitive compensation is commensurate upon experience.