Finance Analyst

Join Beacon Community Services as a Finance Analyst, a critical member of the Finance team that supports programs across the entire organization. This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to various accounting functions including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in a diverse non-profit organization. You will work in a collaborative and supportive team and be an important contributor to contributing to a positive workplace culture. If you have strong attention to detail and are excited to work with a great team that has a positive impact on the community, apply today.
Days/Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30 (37.5 hours per week)
Status: This is a 12-month temporary full-time position to cover maternity leave.
Start Date: June 3rd, 2024
Benefits Include :

• Making a difference in people's lives every day
• Extended Health and Dental
• Municipal Pension Plan with employer contributions
• Flex Days
• Generous paid time off to start

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Finance Analyst helps us make a difference in our community by building and maintaining highly efficient, well-organized finance operations to support programs across the entire organization. This position requires strong analytical skills, a keen ability to identify and implement administrative efficiencies, a good work ethic, and strong interpersonal skills. The Finance Analyst will play an important part in ensuring timely month-end reporting and analysis of financial results. They will also support accounts payable by reviewing and verifying invoice batches.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Accounting

• Prepare statistical, financial, and accounting reports
• Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers, and prepare financial statements
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain, and balance various accounts
• Responsible for BMO Spend Dynamics program and supporting all cardholders with usage of the system
• Monthly corporate credit card reconciliation
• Support for both accounts receivable and accounts payable

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare, review, and ensure the accuracy of financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, as well as ad hoc reports for funders and stakeholders to ensure compliance
• Prepare year-end working papers and schedules for the annual audit
• Process monthly general ledger journal entries or adjustments, including allocations

Financial Analysis and Insights:

• Analyze financial data and trends to identify key insights, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Provide support to program directors and managers in financial decision-making processes
• Conduct variance analysis and prepare financial commentaries for management review
• Complete finance-related surveys and other ad hoc analysis, accounting, and administrative duties
• Develop and utilize financial models to facilitate forecasting, scenario analysis and financial decision-making
• Prepare capital and project tracking schedules

Process Improvements:

• Evaluate business processes, systems, and data requirements, and recommend improvements to meet information needs
• Identify opportunities for automation and standardization of reporting tasks
• Document changes and improvements by updating the accounting procedure manual regularly
• Maintain effective filing systems/procedures for retention, transfer and disposal of records

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Post-secondary education in accounting or related field
• 2-3 years prior finance experience
• Experience in a non-profit organization is considered an asset
• Experience with Sage accounting software an asset

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proven ability to design, implement and manage complex reporting processes
• Meticulous attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and efficiency
• Skilled in the use of MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to create pivot tables, graphs, and charts to analyze data
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to design, implement and manage complex reporting processes and recommend improvements
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written),
• Strong active listening skills and the ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, tact, and diplomacy in interactions with staff, volunteers, and the public
• Ability to be a flexible, collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people with disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely is critical to us. Accordingly:

• All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General's Criminal Record Check.
• All successful applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status upon hire. Vaccination is a requirement in some of our facilities. Depending on future public health developments, Beacon may implement a vaccination requirement as a condition of ongoing employment for all our workplaces.

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