Job Description

Organization Summary

Building on nearly 40 years of experience as Merit Contractors Association, OpenCircle elevates employers and employees by supporting well-being in work, life, and the spaces in between. As a membership association supporting construction and industry partners across Canada, OpenCircle supports their client companies and their employees with sustainability and growth. As changes occur globally and at home in Canada, they shine the spotlight on the employer-employee relationship, encouraging diverse thinking on how to best support employees and their families.

What will you do?

Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounting, the Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the Finance department through recording, reporting, and measuring of the information and assets of the organization and its entities. The Position will support the production and recording of financial information critical to business interests and create reports to departmental leadership regarding accounting data to enable knowledge-based decision making and forecasts.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct analytical review of the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts monthly, including the reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger. Prepare working papers and Excel spreadsheets to facilitate the preparation of monthly financial statements and departmental budgets. Perform billing system imports and revenue transfers. Perform Hour Bank and Office Supervisory Administrative Services Only Reconciliations. Maintain bank accounts, reconciling and reviewing bank statements and requests. Assist in the preparation of year-end audit files for external auditors. Prepare GST returns and provincial sales tax returns. Prepare reports and presentations to assist management in decision making. Preparing monthly journal entries, including prepaids, accruals and benefit expenses. Perform monthly variance analysis from budget. Work with the external audit team, ensuring all necessary critical information is available. Maintain manuals for documenting accounting procedures and policies, including; databases and financial processes. Collect and conduct analysis of historical data to be used in the budget process. Assist in the preparation of the budget presentation. Serve as backup for the accounts payable processes. Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Accounting in support of the Finance department.




Please note that as part of our recruitment process, we require each shortlisted candidate to participate in a criminal record check

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in accounting, finance or a related discipline. 2-5 years of direct experience in accounting, finance, or a related field. Experience and knowledge of aspects of corporate accounting and financial management principles. Experience with Microsoft Business Central or similar financial system considered an asset. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel. Sound mathematical reasoning, analysis, and judgement skills. High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability. High degree of interpersonal, written and oral communications skills. Effective problem-solving skills. Demonstrates strong teamwork, organizational, planning and leadership skills. Demonstrated technical proficiency to apply knowledge of grammar, punctuation, structure, spelling, tone, proofreading, clarity, and organization. High attention to detail and organizational skills. Exemplary time management. Ability to use tact and diplomacy when handling sensitive information. Effective delivery of complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Core Competencies

At OpenCircle we strive to provide a workplace culture that aligns with our employees' personal values. Core competencies for this role, to align well with our workplace culture, are:


Agility Result-oriented Solution-based thinker Creative problem solving * Self-motivation