Financial Analyst

Located in the picturesque town of Goderich, and Stratford, Ontario, we are committed to partnering with communities to provide professional child protection services. We advocate for and protect children’s rights; support and strengthen families and we are leaders for positive change in our community.

Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society values honesty, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and we treat each other with dignity and respect. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. We encourage applicants from African Canadian, Indigenous, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ communities to apply and to self-identify in their cover letter. We are also committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices for all. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities (will include but not be limited to the following):

Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Financial Analyst will process ongoing, and day to day financial records of the Agency and handle reporting/analysis for the Agency.

Job Responsibilities:

• Encourage a culture of diversity, equity, reconciliation, and inclusion while engaging, collaborating both internally and externally, and incorporating diverse views and opinions into decision-making.
• In conjunction with the Accounting Manager, is responsible for the preparation and/or verification of payment vouchers associated with all accounts operated by the Agency.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and assist in month-end closing, as well as assist with year-end audit.
• Participate in annual forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Communicate with outside vendors, service providers, and foster parents to problem solve and or verify information required for processing transactions.
• Act as quality assurance over services entered by frontline staff and or managers to produce purchase orders or payments. This may involve assisting with the process and or decision-making regarding general ledger coding.
• Responsible to oversee and ensure correct distribution of cheques and electronic deposits generated by the Agency.
• In conjunction with the Accounting Manager, receive cash and cheques for all Agency accounts and issue receipts, including official income tax receipts as assigned.
• Prepare, enter, and post journal entries for the Agency’s accounting system including the transference of data from sub-ledger to general ledger.
• Maintains necessary information for statistical purposes.
• Prepare bank reconciliation.
• Familiarize and work in compliance with Agency health and safety policies and procedure for safety and protection as required by the OHSA.
• Performs general administrative duties, including filing, word processing, faxing, photocopying, answering telephones, binding documents, sorting mail, etc.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of at minimum a two-year program from an Ontario College in Business Accounting. Previous experience is between 18 months and up to 3 years working in a similar capacity.
• Skill in using Agency chosen software and equipment, and strong computer skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Mental and visual attentiveness for long periods, continuously throughout the day.
• Comfortable in dealing with stressful situations and events and ability to maintain good public relations.
• Demonstrate flexibility to accommodate work demands.
• Skill in using discretion, initiative and organization in processing work and information.
• Must have reliable transportation and G drivers' license and willing to drive between sites (Goderich and Stratford) as required.

Candidates who meet the qualifications are welcome to apply and should do so in writing to Shelly Crovetto, Human Resources Manager at HR@h-pcas.ca no later than March 18, 2024. A cover letter and full resume, including three current professional references would be appreciated.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $50,396.00-$59,952.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Stratford, ON N5A 6S4 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Stratford, ON N5A 6S4: Relocate before starting work (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-18