Financial Analyst

• Administer and coordinate scheduled payroll runs with the third-party payroll provider, including payroll entries, employee changes, and payroll reconciliations
• Support payroll year-end activities, including reconciliations, reporting, and preparation of required year-end documentation
• Perform bookkeeping activities for the College
• Process enrollments, terminations and other changes related to benefits plans
• Respond to and resolve pay and benefit-related inquiries and problems
• Provide support during the annual audit
• Support processing of member payments and transactions
• Investigate issues with member payments and provide updates to the Registration Department
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and ad-hoc financial reports, business cases, and project budgets
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, long-term financial plans, and analysis of changes to the College's financial position
• Keep up-to-date with applicable legislation, trends and practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Four-year university program in Finance or Accounting
• Enrolled in the Canadian Payroll Association program
• 2 to 3 years' experience including technical experience with accounting, budgeting, payroll, financial reporting/analysis, and audit
• Current knowledge of Canadian financial reporting
• Knowledge of accounting and payroll software, and office/administrative software (Microsoft Office)
• Judgment, analytical, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team in an environment with changing priorities
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills
• Commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, financial reporting, and accounting practices, with a strong focus on compliance with Canadian financial regulations. Proficient in managing payroll processes, bookkeeping, and providing analytical support for budgeting and financial planning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Payroll Administration
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Software
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Canadian Payroll Association Program

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Payroll Processing
• Bookkeeping
• Financial Analysis
• Reconciliation
• Audit Support

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• Canadian Payroll Association Program Enrollment

Industry Keywords

• Canadian Financial Reporting
• Equity and Inclusion
• Payroll Year-End Activities
• Member Payments
• Financial Position Analysis

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Accounting Software
• Payroll Software