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SUMMARY

The Intermediate Financial Analyst (FA II) provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support for small scope contract(s) or business unit(s).  At this level, the incumbent typically supports multiple portfolios or business units.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support for small scope contract(s) or business unit(s).
• Completes and resolves assigned account reconciliations.
• Prepares, gathers, consolidates and reports routine data.
• Prepares routine monthly reports.
• Prepares monthly client invoices.
• Prepares and reconciles basic audit working papers.  Maintains accurate and complete records for audits.  Gathers audit support data upon request.  Documentation is reviewed prior to submission.
• Reviews results to determine accrual entries in coordination with internal managers.
• Reconciles month end results for simple contract(s) or business unit(s) for sub ledger reconciliations.
• Prepares bank reconciliations.
• Prepares month end journal entries.
• Reviews and enters time cards.
• Codes and validates expense reports, vendor invoices and procurement cards.
• Enters data to sub ledger systems and direct to G/L.
• Identifies complex and resolves basic transactional accounting discrepancies.  May require management involvement.
• Identifies and recommends process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
• Prepares memos and provides variance explanations.  Summarizes findings and recommendations.  Provides input to process documentations.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Job-Related Experience: 3-5 years or more
• College Diploma or equivalent training (e.g. RPA, CET)
• Ability to identify complex and resolve basic transactional accounting discrepancies
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to prepare memos, provide variance explanations and input to process documentations, and write summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Partially completed an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA)

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for reporting to the facility Accounting Manager providing efficient clerical support while preparing invoices and statements, reconciling accounts and posting to general ledgers and other accounting records based on standard accounting practices.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Enter A/R Payments and review outstanding invoices.
• Follow up with customer for past due accounts.
• Enter customer PO’s into the system.
• Prepare monthly adjustments, reversing journal entries and accruals.
• Assist with monthly account reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliation.
• Ensure payment for capital assets and maintain current subledger for all fixed assets.
• Various month end duties completed by assigned deadline.
• Review accounting discrepancies with appropriate department.
• Generates reports.
• Petty cash management.
• May be required for payroll or reception backup.
• Maintain accuracy in financial records while paying attention to detail.
• Ability to solve discrepancies in accounting data.
• Interpret accounts and financial statements for accountants and management.

Credentials

• High School Diploma or an equivalent general education and work experience.
• Previous related background experience.
• Working knowledge of computer programs such as word processing, database, spreadsheet and financial software.
• Demonstrate working knowledge IFS, SAP BPC

 
Desired Characteristics

• Interact with others demonstrating good communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Possess organization skills dealing with a variety of tasks.
• Ability to work in a team setting assisting others to complete routine tasks efficiently.
• Ability to learn additional functionality in the ERP system, work procedures, and expand financial knowledge in areas.

 
What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports trams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

The Intermediate Financial Analyst (FA II) provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support for small scope contract(s) or business unit(s).  At this level, the incumbent typically supports multiple portfolios or business units.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support for small scope contract(s) or business unit(s).
• Completes and resolves assigned account reconciliations.
• Prepares, gathers, consolidates and reports routine data.
• Prepares routine monthly reports.
• Prepares monthly client invoices.
• Prepares and reconciles basic audit working papers.  Maintains accurate and complete records for audits.  Gathers audit support data upon request.  Documentation is reviewed prior to submission.
• Reviews results to determine accrual entries in coordination with internal managers.
• Reconciles month end results for simple contract(s) or business unit(s) for sub ledger reconciliations.
• Prepares bank reconciliations.
• Prepares month end journal entries.
• Reviews and enters time cards.
• Codes and validates expense reports, vendor invoices and procurement cards.
• Enters data to sub ledger systems and direct to G/L.
• Identifies complex and resolves basic transactional accounting discrepancies.  May require management involvement.
• Identifies and recommends process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
• Prepares memos and provides variance explanations.  Summarizes findings and recommendations.  Provides input to process documentations.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Job-Related Experience: 3-5 years or more
• College Diploma or equivalent training (e.g. RPA, CET)
• Ability to identify complex and resolve basic transactional accounting discrepancies
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to prepare memos, provide variance explanations and input to process documentations, and write summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Partially completed an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA)

What you’ll do

Our Finance team plays a key role in helping us stay competitive in the ever-changing retail environment by providing accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and advice to our business. Reporting to the Manager of FP&A supporting CTR, this role supports our Canadian Tire Retail partners to provide financial counsel in planning, forecasting, reporting, and analyzing CTC’s anchor retail business.

• Provide excellent support to client groups by monitoring results versus budget / forecast / prior year and providing thorough analyses, and investigating variances while identifying risks and opportunities that will impact future periods

• Produce insightful, meaningful, and analytical commentary and reporting that can assist financial and non-financial stakeholders to facilitate decision making

• Prepare forward-looking, accurate, and timely annual budgets and mid-year forecasts pertaining to various margin line items, leveraging historical trends and key assumptions to guide future expectations

• Anticipate evolving financial performance reporting needs and work with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and process changes

• Participate as a subject matter expert in special projects and ad hoc analysis as required

What you bring

• University degree or College diploma in Business, Finance/Accounting, or business-related discipline

• Are currently pursuing or have obtained an accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)

• 2+ years in a business or financial analysis role

• Budgeting, forecasting, and planning experience, as well as experience with financial modeling.

• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

• Excellent communication skills; superior cross functional relationship/collaboration skills.

• Attention to detail, organized, motivated self-starter and with ability to thrive in an environment responsive to changing business requirements.

• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft, HFM and SQL is an asset

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

Weekly Hours: 36.67 

Based out of the Burlington Head Office and working closely with various stakeholders across the organization, the accountant is mainly responsible for the Tax and Treasury accounting functions. This is a unique opportunity for a strong finance person to be a key player in the financial operations of Wolseley Canada.  The ideal candidate will require a strong knowledge in Accounting, Tax and Cash Management. Success in this role will require a self-starter, with a strong analytical and continuous improvement mindset.

 The Opportunity:

This entry level Finance position is centered around preparing JE’s, GL account analysis and reporting but also requires significant amounts of time spent supporting staff with finance processes and providing vacation relief for yield reporting, livestock settlement and inventory accounting.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 19. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Reporting: (25%)

• Compose and upload Journal entries
• Prepare Balance sheet account reconciliations monthly
• Track and ensure outstanding items in reconciliations are cleared within 2 months
• Prepare weekly and monthly vitals reports
• Track government assistance payments and submit to corporate, if applicable
• Other reporting as required

Accounting & Controls (35% - 40%)

• Provide accounting support to other Office Staff
• Review Overhead expenses for materials usage and comparison to plan
• Review Overhead expenses accuracy and completeness (expense account analysis)
• Assist in cost forecasts and Budget preparation
• Regulate packaging and maintenance cycle counts
• Process direct post invoices
• Supplier Invoice processing follow up when needed
• Coordinate activities with Maintenance
• Perform quarterly C3 inventory control audits to ensure compliance to MLF standards
  • Create remediation measures to ensure compliance
  • Monitor remediation measures if items are non-compliant

Administrative (15%)

Vacation relief (20-25%)

• About 20 days per year of vacation relief for Cost Analyst.
• Cost Analyst/Live procurement position coverage
  • Create purchase orders and invoices for hog producers
  • Manually enter production transactions in SAP daily
  • Provide yield information to management & supervisors
  • Analyze inventory and make inventory adjustments as needed

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

Job Summary:

The Revenue Services Unit of the Policy, Planning, Finance & Administration (PPFA) division is responsible for all activities related to revenue, invoicing, collections, banking, refunds, analysis and reporting for Infrastructure Services (IS) and Development & Growth Services (DGS). The successful candidate for this position will focus primarily on invoicing, refunds, analysis, and reporting.

Major Responsibilities:

• Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
• Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
• Supervises the day-to-day operations of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning, and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, hears grievances, and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
• Monitors the results for established performance measures/key performance indicators for individual employees, the unit, and client divisions within IS and DGS service areas.
• Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Ensures the overall integrity and correctness of deposits, revenues, and receivables for the PPFA and the client divisions within IS and DGS service areas, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB), City by-laws, Corporate Finance policies and procedures and Council directives.
• Assists the Manager Revenue Services with the review, evaluation and development of policies and procedures.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of accounts receivable and write off reports for inclusion in the Controller and Chief Accountant’s report to Standing Committee and Council.
• Supervises activities relating to accounts receivable to ensure billing and collection activities relating to internal and external receivable are in accordance with corporate accounts receivable policy and procedures.
• Ensures that HST requirements and other legislative changes are correctly reflected in the divisional billing systems and provides advice on the applicability of HST on sales or services.
• Negotiates payment plans, deals with collection agencies and City Legal in conjunction with the division's staff to address accounts receivable issues.
• Prepares revenues and accounts receivable aged analysis and the annual provision statements for doubtful accounts.
• Provides monthly information to Accounting Services for the monthly debtor's watch list.
• Ensures that the Credit Check protocol is followed for specified non-cash (i.e. invoice) transactions involving the sale of goods and services.
• Ensures timely preparation of invoices and follow-up on collection of inter-divisional charges for IS, DGS and relevant divisions.
• Supervises the processing of refunds for all divisions within IS and  DGS service areas.
• Ensures proper processing of payments, establishment of files and record keeping for deferred revenues, security deposits, and cash-in-lieu developer contributions.
• Supervises insurance claims for third party property damage to the City's infrastructure and liaises with Toronto Police, Legal Services, insurance companies and the debtor on insurance claims.
• Ensures NSF cheques are processed, and the amounts billed for recovery.
• Reconciles the financial data in SAP with the various sub-systems, investigates and adjusts for significant variances.
• Prepares quarterly security deposits, cash-in-lieu, deferred revenues, and other reports to the divisions within IS and  DGS service areas., ensures that revenues are recognized in accordance with the appropriate accounting standards and policies.
• Reconciles various SAP accounts relating to client divisions.
• Develops, implements, and monitors corporate and divisional policies and procedures, from an internal control perspective with respect to revenues, receivables, and refunds.
• Provides information to the City's Auditor General and external and Internal Auditors with respect to revenues and receivables.
• Prepares financial reports and analysis, both custom and regular, for the review of senior management and divisional staff.
• Supervises the closing of all receivable and general ledger accounts at accounting period-ends.
• Completes year-end activities related to accounts receivable, liabilities and reconciliations in accordance with the Municipal Code and corporate policies and procedures.
• Represents divisions within IS and DGS service areas in discussions and negotiations with other divisions and/or outside parties on revenue, receivables, and other relevant matters.
• Liaises with internal/external clients and Corporate Accounting Services on revenue related issues.

Key Qualifications:

1. Completion of a professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA) OR Graduated with a post-secondary education in Business specializing in Finance or Accounting OR an equivalent combination of education and extensive experience.
2. Extensive experience with computer-based accounting systems(e.g. SAP) and Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. To develop and maintain macros, databases, reports, analysis, and presentations.
3. Extensive supervisory level accounting experience in a public or private sector organization with particular focus on invoicing, refunds, analysis, and reporting
4. Extensive experience in financial policy and/or process development.
5. Demonstrated ability to motivate and train staff, ensuring effective teamwork, while promoting organizational performance, continuous improvement and encouraging innovation in others.
6. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills with an ability to establish effective working relationships with all City staff, internal and external clients, and the public.
7. Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills in combination with highly developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
8. Ability to conduct detailed research and effectively analyze information.
9. Ability to successfully manage and complete projects of various terms and complexities.
10. Familiar with relevant government legislation and the Occupation Health and Safety Act.

As a member of the Personal and Business Banking Team, you’ll partner with Financial Advisors to help high value clients secure their futures and set up their businesses. As a Financial Services Associate in the Imperial Service Team, you’ll provide administrative and client support to seek business growth opportunities. You'll create strong working relationships while making a difference in your clients' financial success. You’re flexible to work our banking centre hours which may include evenings and weekends. To help deliver a great client experience, you’re flexible to work at multiple banking centres within a reasonable travel distance. 

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.

How you’ll succeed 

• Client engagement - Leverage your knowledge of cash management, credit, investment and wealth protection to answer questions and provide information to clients. Partner with your Financial Advisor to help clients meet their financial goals. 

• Problem solving - Listen, ask questions, and put yourself in the client’s shoes. Act like an owner by taking accountability for client issues, and know when to lean on others to find solutions. 

• Organizational skills - Prepare client files, booking appointments, and maintaining schedules. Help team success by improving team productivity and proactively uncovering business opportunities.

Who you are

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it’s the right thing to do.

• You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and respect different perspectives. You listen to and learn from the experiences of others.

• You’re passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.

• You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

• You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Lachine-45E Ave & Saint-Joseph

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Growth, Client Issue Resolution, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Products, Post-Sales Support, Product Knowledge

This entry level Finance position is centered around preparing JE’s, GL account analysis and reporting but also requires significant amounts of time spent supporting staff with finance processes and providing vacation relief for yield reporting, livestock settlement and inventory accounting.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 19. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Reporting: (25%)

• Compose and upload Journal entries
• Prepare Balance sheet account reconciliations monthly
• Track and ensure outstanding items in reconciliations are cleared within 2 months
• Prepare weekly and monthly vitals reports
• Track government assistance payments and submit to corporate, if applicable
• Other reporting as required

Accounting & Controls (35% - 40%)

• Provide accounting support to other Office Staff
• Review Overhead expenses for materials usage and comparison to plan
• Review Overhead expenses accuracy and completeness (expense account analysis)
• Assist in cost forecasts and Budget preparation
• Regulate packaging and maintenance cycle counts
• Process direct post invoices
• Supplier Invoice processing follow up when needed
• Coordinate activities with Maintenance
• Perform quarterly C3 inventory control audits to ensure compliance to MLF standards
  • Create remediation measures to ensure compliance
  • Monitor remediation measures if items are non-compliant

Administrative (15%)

Vacation relief (20-25%)

• About 20 days per year of vacation relief for Cost Analyst.
• Cost Analyst/Live procurement position coverage
  • Create purchase orders and invoices for hog producers
  • Manually enter production transactions in SAP daily
  • Provide yield information to management & supervisors
  • Analyze inventory and make inventory adjustments as needed

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

As a member of the Personal and Business Banking team, you’ll work in a fast-paced Banking Centre where you’ll make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives. As a Financial Services Representative, you’ll foster key relationships with clients, understand their financial and personal goals, provide informative and tailored service, and recommend the right products and solutions that will help their financial success. You’re flexible to work our banking centre hours which may include evenings and weekends. To help deliver a great client experience, you’re flexible to work at multiple banking centres within a reasonable travel distance. 

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.

How you'll succeed

• Client engagement - Meet with clients to understand their personal and business priorities, advise them on solutions, and provide a forward-looking financial plan. Use your knowledge of cash management, credit, investment and wealth protection to help clients meet their goals.

• Relationship building - Engage in marketing and outreach activities to show clients you value them and their communities. Grow your network, deepen existing relationships, and work as one team to ensure clients are connected to the right people and opportunities.

• Leveraging technology - Become a technology expert. Share your knowledge by introducing clients to our mobile banking applications, helping them to better manage their banking needs.

Who you are

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it’s the right thing to do.

• You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.

• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• You’re passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.

• You love to learn. You’re passionate about growing your knowledge, and you know that there is no limit to what you can achieve.

• You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing Mutual Funds License (Canadian Securities Course or Investment Funds In Canada).

• You can demonstrate 1 year experience in working with clients and achieving sales results. It’s an asset if you have prior banking experience in a similar capacity.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-946 Lawrence Ave E

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Digital Literacy, Financial Products, Goal Planning, Group Problem Solving, Outbound Calls, Regulatory Requirements, Results-Oriented

End Date: November 14, 2024 (8 days left to apply)