Financial Analyst

Job Summary As a key member of the Accounting team, the analyst will be responsible for preparing journal entries, reviewing monthly financial information, and reporting results. The analyst will also be responsible for ensuring adequate internal controls, including end user computer applications controls, are designed and effectively implemented. The analyst will also assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and comparisons to actual results. Responsibilities Preparation of journal entries Compare monthly budgets and forecasts with actual results Understanding of design and operation of internal controls Review monthly financial information to ensure reasonability Review and summarize capital requests, including assessing the overall business case of capital purchases Analyze opportunities and build models to support business decisions Plan, coordinate and execute various ad hoc queries and reports used by all management levels in development of key strategy and operational decision making Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration Highly competent in the use of the MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio) Experience with data analysis tools is an asset Understanding of internal control concepts Self-confidence, critical thinking, ability to influence, ability to work independently and willingness to work extended hours (if necessary) High level of time management and organizational skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Both office setting and production environment #J-18808-Ljbffr Martinrea International