Senior Accounting Analyst

Work setting

• Private sector

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Administer and deliver the negotiated collective agreement including terms and conditions of employment between union and employer
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Prepare monthly statements

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Automatic data processing (ADP)
• Accounting software
• MS Excel

Area of specialization

• Aviation
• Accounting and financial services
• Security services

Additional information

Security and safety

• Confidential security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Credit check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Due diligence

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan