Financial Analyst

Original job posting

Support monthly and quarterly accounting processes, consolidated financial reporting, account reconciliations, audit requests, and accounting support for affiliates and business units. Improve and automate manual processes, resolve issues, and contribute to projects supporting business initiatives.

Job details

TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for "Financial Analyst” This is a 6 month contract located in Toronto/ Waterloo ONT Hybrid ((3 days on-site with flexibility to pick days) If you require any type of accommodations (for example, accessible interview site, alternate formats of materials, Assistive Technology, ASL Interpreter, etc.) during the recruitment and selection process, please let one of our Recruiters know. Please note - This is a 7.5 hour work day. *All successful candidates will be subject to a mandatory background check as per the client. *Please note that all contractors are subject to a possible Holiday Leave program schedule, set by the client. What will a successful candidate do: Support monthly and quarterly accounting processes for SLC, including journal entries, trial balance uploads, JIRA requests, bank disbursements, reconciliations, and control checks, ensuring timely completion. Assist with consolidated financial reporting deliverables, including financial disclosure checklists and asset roll-forwards. Prepare quarterly account reconciliations and supporting documents for audit requests. Collaborate with affiliates and other SLC business units to provide accounting support, oversight, and issue resolution. Standardize and automate manual processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives to support a brighter work environment. Participate in projects as required to support business initiatives. What will a successful candidate need for success: Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field, with 2–4 years of experience in finance or reporting functions. Progress toward an accounting or finance designation is strongly preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), SAP, and Workiva, with experience in report building. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and conceptual skills, with the ability to apply technical knowledge to business issues. Ability to work under pressure with strong attention to detail. Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision and within a team environment. Ability to manage conflicting priorities while driving results. Strong organizational skills, deadline-oriented, and self-motivated. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written). Other Requirement(s): Some overtime will be required during peak reporting periods (month end and quarter end) TekStaff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

What you’ll do

Support monthly and quarterly accounting processes, consolidated financial reporting, account reconciliations, audit requests, and accounting support for affiliates and business units. Improve and automate manual processes, resolve issues, and contribute to projects supporting business initiatives.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field and 2–4 years of experience in finance or reporting are required; progress toward an accounting or finance designation is strongly preferred. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and Workiva, with strong analytical, organizational, communication, and prioritization skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• Journal Entries
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Disclosure
• Audit Support
• Process Automation
• Continuous Improvement
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• SAP
• Workiva
• Report Building
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics