Description
PASS 302 Financial Analyst
Temporary Contract with Undetermined Length
Posted October 8, 2024
Internal/External
Date of Appointment: As soon as possible
Reporting to: Controller of Business Services
Reporting to the Controller of Business Services, this position is an integral member of the finance team, primarily responsible for extracting, analyzing, reconciling, and assisting in the interpretation and preparation of financial and other statistical data. The Financial Analyst will complete assignments using sound knowledge of accounting principles and will review and analyze data and generate reports as required by the Board and/or the Ministry of Education. You will be responsible for accounts receivable management, payroll import entry, and coordination of the accounting functions related to the year-end close and financial statement process, completing provincial consolidation reporting and Ministry Education Finance Information systems (EFIS) forms.
Primary Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports and statements for internal and external reporting including stub year (March)
Prepare, review, and report on variance analysis of accounts
Responsible for the payroll import from the payroll provider to the Board’s financial
system
Prepare appropriate journal entries to correct payroll errors
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and with relevant federal and provincial legislation and Income Tax Act
Prepare, review, and submit monthly remittances for OMERS, TPP, CRA
Prepare and analyze monthly balance sheet accounts
Preparation of year-end working papers, working with external auditors and Ministry staff
Qualifications:
A University/post-secondary degree in Business Administration/Commerce, Accounting, or Finance
A recognized Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA-CA, CPA-CMA, CPA-CGA), an asset
3-5 years experience in Finance/Accounting; experience in Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) an asset
Experience in report preparation
Ability to work independently in an organized manner and collaboratively in a team-based environment
Discretion in the management of confidential information
Experience meeting deadlines, streamlining work processes, conflict resolution, and working cooperatively
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Proven proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of products and computerized financial systems
Experience with EFIS, NAV/Spark rock & Jet reports, iSYS, an asset
Location: Father Kennedy Catholic Education Centre 90 Mulberry Street, Hamilton, ON
Salary: Professional Administrative Support Staff (PASS 6) -$69, 485- $86,775
Last date for consideration: Monday October 21st, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student-focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and
realized in the Board’s Mission which is:
“In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model”
Please note only those applicants eligible for an interview will be contacted.
The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you are contacted regarding an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources (or the hiring manager) if you require an accommodation.
