Financial Accountant

At CFOL, Financial Accountants play a key role in preparing reports, maintaining and improve reporting processes, and assisting in the preparation of statutory filing requirements. More specifically, a Financial Accountant may be responsible for performing the following functions:

• Prepare monthly management reporting package and supporting documentation.
  
• Complete standard month end adjusting account entries and payroll integration with review of related liability accounts.
  
• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies.
  
• Review expenses for reasonableness in comparison to the business plan.
  
• Ensure adherence to the financial reporting model and revamp or streamline as necessary.
  
• Develop and maintain the accounting software application.
  
• Provide supporting documentation for quarterly and annual internal and external audits.
  
• Assist in the preparation of the annual income tax return and complete other quarterly or annual statutory reporting as required.
  
• Respond to ad hoc financial accounting requests.
  
• Coordinate activities with the department manager and other department staff.
  
• Work with other departments to ensure processes are efficient and meeting internal standards.
  

Financial Accountants generally require a Bachelor’s degree and a professional accounting designation. Financial accounting experience has been considered an asset. Financial Accountants must also be skilled in analysis, problem solving, decision-making, planning, organizing, meeting deadlines, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills. Experience with computer applications is essential.

A Financial Accountant in this role works closely with other team members in the office. Depending on the position, they may be required to perform work outside of regular office hours.