Financial Accounting Analyst [Ernst & Young]

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

The Financial Accounting Analyst - Supervising Associate utilizes advanced knowledge to perform complex accounting activities, including reconciliation and analysis of financial information, preparation of journal entries, and review of financial controls in accordance with established policies, procedures, and statutory requirements. In addition, this role may participate as a contributor on various large special projects, and/or as the owner of smaller projects/initiatives, as requested. This role may also be responsible for managing workflow to make certain assignments are completed timely. This role may also prepare complex reports and analysis of financial information for Firm leadership. In addition, this role may be responsible for actively participating in the monthly financial close process, preparing journal entries, and all aspects of a typical financial close process.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Identify problems with processes, technology, and/or procedures and develops and implements solutions, as appropriate.
• Develop highly complex financial models in Excel that include reallocating costs based on actual usage rates and spending.
• Assist in preparing annual financial plan and periodic forecasts.
• Develop training plans and facilitates training for less experienced staff.
• Review work of less experienced staff and provides feedback, as appropriate.
• Perform complex ad hoc research and analysis of various accounting transactions, including sub-systems.
• Perform complex data analysis (outside the normal account reconciliation process), utilizing advanced knowledge of firm policies, systems and processes. The findings, including recommendations, operating results and determining overall practice profitability, are summarized in a clear and concise written and/or verbal communication to senior leadership.
• Handle inter-business unit transactions as required.
• Resolve confidential accounting issues without supervision, consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Identify and communicate processing issues, internal control weaknesses and/or accounting issues, and develops and implements solutions, as appropriate.
• Act as a key liaison with the shared services team(s) and monitors quality by reviewing various accounting processes and prepares balanced feedback reporting and quality results for Firm leadership.
• Participate as a contributor on large special projects, and/or as the owner of smaller projects/initiatives, as requested.
• Perform various accounting activities, including complex reconciliations, analysis of financial information and monthly reporting.
• Handle requests for ad hoc reports or financial information and interact with internal and external EY personnel to verify information.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Functions as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and appropriately applies the objectives of firm policies and procedures when analyzing accounting transactions and/or financial information. For example, may review account reconciliations completed by shared services personnel and compiles balanced feedback reporting, including corrective action steps to be completed by the shared services team resulting in improved quality of the Firm's financial statements.
• Exhibits a positive attitude and approach, willingly accepts new challenges, and is flexible and accepting of change.
• Uses advanced judgment to identify issues that may create potential financial exposure and/or risk to the Firm. Determines the root cause of these issues and implements solutions consistent with established policies and applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Effectively manages time and properly balances the level of involvement with the potential risk/exposure of issues working in a liaison capacity with the shared services teams.
• Demonstrates healthy skepticism when analyzing more complex accounting transactions. For example, when completing/reviewing reconciliations, determines if transactions are properly recorded (in accordance with firm policy), approvals are in place, adequate documentation/support is included, etc.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills in providing balanced feedback to less experienced staff.
• Challenges existing processes and approaches related to operational efficiency, effectiveness, internal controls, and/or customer service and recommends and implements viable solutions for improvement.
• Ability to comprehend firm communications, announcements, other change management initiatives, etc. and correlates these changes to the core accounting procedures and develops recommendations to incorporate these changes and/or impacts into the accounting policies and/or procedures, as appropriate.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge and available resources – both internal firm tools (i.e., Mercury/SAP, various financial reporting tools / resources, ad hoc reports, etc.) and external resources (i.e., Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)) to make independent judgments as to the appropriateness of accounting transactions.
• Utilizes advanced analytical skills and ability to apply sound business judgment to individual and team assignments.
• Committed to delivering quality work, demonstrates a willingness to team with others, and helps create a positive work environment.
• Prioritizes own assignments, follows through on commitments, and takes ownership for personal and/or team results.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Intermediate level Excel knowledge (pivot tables, vlookups)
• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting, finance, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• General ledger, reconciliation and financial analysis experience

Ideally you will also have

• CPA and or MBA or pursuing CPA or MBA
• Financial Modelling Experience
• SAP, Hana, PowerApps, PowerBI reporting experience

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We're committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advocating for the 2SLGBT+ community, promoting our Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous people (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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