Location
Newmarket, ON | Canada
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Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE
Reporting to the Supervisor, Business Planning, is responsible for financial activities of the assigned portfolio including journal entries, collection and input of financial information, preparation of financial reports; supports with the development of annual operating and capital budgets, as well as performing financial analysis and meeting regular reporting interface requirements to Regional Financial systems and performing financial duties and tasks supporting program and service delivery activities within the Corporate Services department.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Prepares monthly accrual and funding entries and adjustments in financial system.
- Analyzes monthly budget variance reports and corrects coding errors to ensure the integrity of the financial information; prepares journal entries.
- Processes payment certificates, purchase order requests and payments; investigates discrepancies in billings with consultants, contractors and suppliers.
- Prepares year to date and forecasted year end variance analysis for management team; investigates the variances and investigates the causes.
- Monitors the progression of programs/projects relative to financial activities to provide managers with updates and follow-up actions on various projects; maintains project tracking.
- Monitors the purchase of goods and services and ensures compliance with corporate procurement policies and procedures. Maintains inventory control of all moveable assets.
- Reviews purchase orders to ensure compliance with the Regional purchasing By-law.
- Liaises with staff from other Branches and Departments in the Region, as well as with external agencies, consultants, suppliers and vendors to disseminate and acquire data as assigned.
- Participates in Branch meetings, committees, work groups and task forces as assigned.
- Organizes and maintains manual and electronic filing systems in accordance with Regional document management systems.
- Provides administrative and clerical support for the Branch as directed.
- Arranges for IT support to facilitate the resolution of telephony and hardware/software issues.
QUALIFICATIONS - Successful completion of a University Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related program.
- Completion of two core Chartered Professional Accountant – Professional Education Program (CPA-PEP) courses.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a position with responsibilities for accounting activities, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
- Experience in financial variance analysis, preparing financial reports and developing spreadsheet and/or database applications.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices, data processing systems, public accounting, and financial control procedures.
- Knowledge of relevant provincial and municipal legislation, statutes and regulations.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication, innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and personal ownership.
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