MINJobs posting: Financial Analyst - Community Services
April 1, 2025
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Financial Analyst - Community Services

Organization:
Dufferin County
Region:
Ontario
Application deadline:
February 7, 2025 before 16:30
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Type:
Full Time Permanent
Category:
Financial administration
Description
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Financial Analyst is responsible for financial and program monitoring and reporting for the Community Services Department including monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

What you’ll do

  • Monitor revenue and expenses monthly for various Early Years and Child Care (EYCC), and Ontario Works (OW) programs ensuring correct allocation to general ledger accounts; prepare journal entries as required; review with Accounting Manager and Community Services Program Managers as required
  • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports for submission through various Ministry reporting systems including TPON, EFIS.
  • Ensure general ledger accounts balance to Ontario Child Care Management System (OCCMS) reports
  • Support and advise Community Services employees on EFT and month-end processes  
  • Prepare monthly subsidy submission for Ontario Works expenditures; submit in SAMS for approval
  • Track all repayments and reimbursements from Ontario Works clients and input on subsidy submission, follow up on discrepancies with OW staff
  • Complete all aspects of Community Services financial review
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements

What you’ll bring

  • University degree in Accounting or Business Administration
  • Three (3) years of accounting experience in a similar position
  • Previous experience working with Provincial Ministry programs preferred
  • Familiarity with accounting and banking software
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Ability to be flexible and responsive in a dynamic environment
  • Strong analytical skills pertaining to research, data analysis and report-writing
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize to meet strict deadlines
  • Ability to interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a customer service focused environment; able to build co-operative, collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers and vendors
  • Advanced expertise in Microsoft software including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Salary & Benefits

What we can offer YOU!

  • A competitive hourly wage ranging between $40.88 - $47.83 (Subject to Council approval)
  • Hybrid work arrangements
  • Enrolment in our comprehensive health benefits program and defined benefit pension plan
  • Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
  • Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
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