Program Accounting Analyst

Job summary

The Program Accounting Analyst is responsible for analyzing project expenditures from activation to completion while ensuring compliance with funding policies. They will also perform account reconciliations, generate financial reports, and provide insights to support informed decision-making.

Job details

Your Impact Reporting to the Manager, Program Accounting, the Program Accounting Analyst is accountable for analyzing project expenditures from activation to completion. This will include working with multiple stakeholders to analyze actuals, and provide meaningful insights, ensuring compliance with OCI’s use of funds policies. In addition, the Program Accounting Analyst will be responsible for other functions including account reconciliations, analysis, process improvements and regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders, providing intelligent information and data to support informed decision making Your Contribution * Analyze and review incoming project expenditure claim requests for accuracy before payment is made. * Review submitted budgets and ensures compliance with eligible OCI expenses guidelines. * Analyze program commitments and expenditures. * Participate in pre-close and post-close analysis and provide meaningful insight to activity, trends, unusual and significant transactions * Ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP; expenses (including accruals) are accurately recorded and complete; and reconciliations are properly prepared and supported * Analyze complex financial data sets, translating them into clear and easy to understand reports for stakeholders. * Respond to all project related financials inquiries from internal and external contacts. * Generate and analyze project related reports to enhance decision making. * Monitor process workflow and assist colleagues as needed to balance workload. * Regularly analyze and review operational and financial processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency. * Assists the Manager, Program Accounting with the preparation of audit binders. * Collaborate with various operational functions and provide backup support; assist with other projects and duties as required. * Track and reconcile project actual expenditure reported in Management Information System (MIS) with NetSuite. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Your Attributes * Minimum level of education required is formal post-secondary education in finance or accounting, preferably a University degree. * Working towards an accounting designation. * Minimum 5 years of related experience in financial accounting, data analysis, financial reporting and compliance. * Excellent analytical skills and general understanding of accounting concepts. * Strong attention to detail is a must with demonstrated ability to perform tasks accurately and in a timely manner. * Strong customer service skills required with the ability to resolve discrepancies in a professional and respectful manner. * Knowledge of NetSuite or similar ERP systems. * Strong capabilities with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook and PowerPoint. * Demonstrated team player with the ability to work collaboratively within functional team, and across departments. * Ability to work independently to complete tasks within given deadlines. * Occasional overtime as required with occasional events to attend outside of normal business hours. Working Conditions * Standard office hours. This role is being recruited for a current opening. OCI is committed to creating a diverse and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. OCI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

What you’ll do

The Program Accounting Analyst is responsible for analyzing project expenditures from activation to completion while ensuring compliance with funding policies. They will also perform account reconciliations, generate financial reports, and provide insights to support informed decision-making.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in financial accounting, data analysis, and reporting, along with formal post-secondary education in finance or accounting. Proficiency in ERP systems like NetSuite and strong analytical skills are required for this role.

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial Accounting
• Data Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Compliance
• Account Reconciliation
• NetSuite
• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Budget Review
• Audit Support
• Stakeholder Management
• GAAP
• Workflow Management
• Analytical Skills
• Accounting
• Accruals
• Auditing
• Management Information Systems
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Finance
• Financial Data
• Financial Statements
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Microsoft Office
• Process Improvement
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Administrative
• Program Accountant
• Accounting Analyst
• Accounting Associate Professionals
• Financial and Investment Analysts