Financial Accounting Analyst

Original job posting

The role involves supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes, including P&L reporting and balance sheet reconciliations. The analyst will also perform variance analysis and assist with budgeting and forecasting to support business decisions.

Job details

Financial Analyst/ Accountant We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join a collaborative and fast-paced Finance team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting/finance professional with 2–5 years of experience who is looking to strengthen their experience across financial reporting, month-end close, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Key Responsibilities Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes. Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, including Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting. Investigate and explain variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts. Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting working papers. Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation. Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities. Perform financial analysis to support business decisions. Develop and improve management reporting and analytical tools. Support process improvement initiatives and ad hoc financial projects. Help improve financial processes, controls, and reporting. Qualifications Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. 2–5 years of progressive accounting and/or financial analysis experience. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. Experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. CPA designation in progress or intention to pursue CPA is preferred. Experience with D365 or asset management systems is considered an asset. What Will Help You Succeed Proactive and curious mindset. Strong business acumen and critical-thinking skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team. Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to identify efficiencies. Interested? If your experience aligns with this opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated resume. Divya@ifgpr.com

What you’ll do

The role involves supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes, including P&L reporting and balance sheet reconciliations. The analyst will also perform variance analysis and assist with budgeting and forecasting to support business decisions.

Requirements

Candidates need a post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with 2-5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis. Proficiency in advanced Excel is required, and a CPA designation or intention to pursue one is preferred.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial Reporting
• Month-end Close
• Variance Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Analysis
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Modeling
• Data Analysis
• D365
• Asset Management Systems
• P&L Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Accounting Principles

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics