Financial Analyst

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada

Come join our Finance team and grow your career! Extendicare finance supports your development through company sponsored educational and professional development programs. With over 90 finance positions, there are many opportunities to develop new skills and advance your career.

The Financial Analyst will work directly with the Finance Manager, to support accounting activities, month end close, reconciliation and variance analysis with an aim to drive improved financial performance and support our business partners.

The successful candidate will bring critical thinking, a strong attention to detail and a desire to “dig in” to learn the business while being mindful of the strong culture and commitment of the Company to provide the best care possible for our patients and residents across Canada.

Accountabilities as a Financial Analyst:

• Responsible for proper maintenance of the general ledger accounts and financial reports.
• Assist with the preparation of the Monthly Financial reports and responding to inquiries and requests
• Assist with GL account balance clean up and cleaning working paper files for key balance sheet line items (intercompany transactions, vacation accrual etc.)
• Assist with preparing and streamlining balance sheet support schedules
• Prepare budget to actual variance analysis, providing explanations
• Process month-end transactions, prepare supporting documentations and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Assist with audit, including reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts
• Identify areas of improvements and complete any ad-hoc tasks upon request

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration or Accounting
• Working towards CPA accounting program preferred
• Minimum 1- 2 years work experience in accounting related role
• Experience in identifying, investigating, analyzing and reporting variances
• Excellent communication, organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Detailed oriented, with the ability to adapt to change
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel is required

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting

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Extendicare recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, patients, team members and visitors from COVID-19. As such, subject to medical exemptions, a condition of employment with Extendicare is requiring that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.