Financial Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a Financial Accountant responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of general ledger and associated sub-ledger accounts. This role prepares and processes complex reconciliations and records major journal entries (one-time and recurring) to support financial reporting. The Financial Accountant will be the primary contact for a designated set of ministry unit and client financial statements, providing support in understanding and resolving financial statement issues. Where applicable, the role identifies and recommends process improvements and documents processes within the area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of general ledger and sub-ledger accounts through reconciliations, transaction reviews, and adherence to accounting policies and controls.
• Prepare financial analyses and accounting entries, including account reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, and other entries to support accurate financial reporting and decision-making.
• Monitor the financial performance and health of ministry units by reviewing financial statements, cash flow, fund balances, and budgetary results; escalate risks and concerns as appropriate.
• Manage banking activities, including daily bank reconciliations and the timely processing of incoming and outgoing fund transfers.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly authorized, supported by adequate documentation, accurately recorded, and reflected in the correct accounting period.
• Coordinate the timely initiation and completion of accounting transactions while supporting month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for ministry units and external stakeholders by providing expert guidance, resolving issues, and responding to accounting and financial inquiries.
• Build client partnerships through proactive communication, interpreting financial information, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by assisting with budget preparation and conducting variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Administer regulatory reporting requirements, including tax rebate claims and charitable filings, ensuring compliance with government and legislative requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and document procedures within the scope of responsibility.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Completion of a university degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) or progress toward completion is considered an asset.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in an accounting and/or finance environment.
• Demonstrated experience performing financial analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and general accounting functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills to ensure accuracy and integrity in financial data and reporting.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including functions such as VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, INDIRECT, TRIM, LEFT, RIGHT, MID, SUBSTITUTE, and complex IF formulas.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and other business applications to support financial reporting and documentation.

Communication & Professional Conduct

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for interacting effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver exceptional customer service while building collaborative relationships and responding to inquiries professionally and in a timely manner.
• Commitment to integrity, confidentiality, professional ethics, fairness, and sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target hiring range: $50,897.60 to $63,627.20
• Maximum: $76,356.80
• Placement within the range will be based on market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The organization will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.

Location

Canada and Bermuda Territory