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Financial Analyst

Variety Village • Scarborough, ON, Canada • 4h ago

Variety -- the Children's Charity Ontario \&

Job Posting

Position Title: Financial Analyst (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Job Type: Full-time, Contract (9 months)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: - Scarborough, ON

Salary: Starting at $55,000 per year

Who we are:
Located in southwestern Scarborough, Ontario, is an inclusive, adaptive, and family friendly
facility serving more than 30,000 individuals each year. has had, and continues to have, a
profound impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Through adaptive sport and
recreation programming, outreach and education, Variety promotes inclusion and healthy living through
adapted physical activity.

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst is responsible for overseeing the full accounting cycle of the organization. This includes

managing daily financial operations, preparing financial reports, supporting audits, and contributing to

budgeting and forecasting activities.

Responsible for the full accounting cycle for the organization; including but not limited to:

Prepare and review financial reports (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements).
Maintain general and sub-ledgers; ensure proper documentation and accuracy of journal entries.
Collaborate with internal departments, auditors, and external stakeholders to resolve financial

inquiries.

Perform month-end and year-end procedures: reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, financial
statement preparation.
Conduct financial analysis and identify opportunities for process improvements.
Assist in maintaining and implementing internal financial controls.
Stay informed about changes in accounting regulations and best practices.
Prepare monthly reconciliations and support organizational budgeting and forecasting.
Analyze and report on variances from forecasts and budgets.
Participate in annual audits.
Provide backup to the Accounting Coordinator in support of:

➢ Accounts payable processing, including purchase orders, payments, and responding to vendor

inquiries.

➢ Ensuring timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices while adhering to payment terms.

➢ Resolving discrepancies and issues with vendors in a professional and timely manner.

➢ Organizing records of accounts payable transactions and documentation.

➢ Reconciling all bank accounts on a monthly basis.

➢ Preparing and reconciling HST remittances/rebates on a deemed schedule.

➢ Managing the use of the organization's credit cards and calculating allocations.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Competencies:

Post-secondary diploma in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
Enrolment in the CPA program an asset.
Minimum of 3 years related experience in a similar role.
Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations (e.g., GAAP).
Strong analytical, financial and accounting skills.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with online banking platforms.
Experience working with accounting software. Exposure to Great Plains software an asset.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to manage work effectively to meet deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to communicate with all levels of management and staff.
Results oriented.
Hands-on approach, with great attention to detail.
Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and business partners.
Ability to multi-task effectively.
Adhere to Variety's internal policies and procedures.
Attend required training (Plan to Protect).