Financial Analyst 1

Position Details

• Job Title: Financial Analyst I
• Location: Essex
• Employment Level: Full-time
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Department: Finance
• Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
• Salary: $74,761 to $90,877, with an excellent benefit package
• Vacancy: Currently vacant position (1 position)

Overview

Responsible for assisting the Finance Department in financial analysis, budget support, capital asset inventory, and preparation of year end working documents.

Responsibilities

Budgets and Finances

• Assists with the Community Partnership Fund applications during the budget process
• Assists in preparation of the annual budgets
• Balance the Tangible Capital Asset Database to the Financial Accounting Records.
• Create/import required accounting entries for recording new assets and amortization, to ensure compliance with approved policies and procedures including Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) requirements and year end reports

Planning and Operations

• Provide financial analysis support to the department including preparation of capital and operating variance reports, other analysis and statistical data reports
• Research, analyze, cost, and provide recommendations on financial projects, policies and procedures
• Support the department in budget preparations, providing analysis and assistance in financial forecasting
• Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of audit working papers for external audit
• Prepare and enter journal entries into the general ledger for approval
• Under the direction of the Manager/Assistant Manager provide support to external and internal auditors
• Reconcile capital budget
• Provide support to the Assistant Manager in the review, preparation, and updating of reserve continuity schedules
• Provide support to Management in the preparation of grant reporting
• Review and reconcile inter fund accounts on a monthly basis
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Area: People and Performance

• Assist the department with staff requests, external agencies and consultants as required
• Provide training and support to various departments as it pertains to the budgeting, accounting

Communication and Reporting

• Preparation of statistical reports

Other

• Other duties as Assigned

Qualifications

• University degree (or equivalent) in accounting, finance or related field;
• Must be knowledgeable in regulations, statues, by-laws and standards pertaining to municipal government, including Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB);
• Demonstrated knowledge of capital budgeting, project management and tangible capital asset inventory/accounting;
• Experience in auditing and evaluative techniques and applications;
• Must have advanced computer skills in financial information systems, MS Office and database software; experience in municipal financial and asset inventory systems is an asset;
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, planning, research and problem-solving abilities with effective presentation and interpersonal skills required;
• Must have experience in demonstrating effective written and verbal communication skills.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ progressively responsible experience in a similar industry setting, with experience in municipal accounting, tangible capital/fixed asset accounting, and capital budgeting

Work Conditions

• Manual dexterity required to operate computer
• Interacts with employees and management
• Competing priorities with medium control over individual priorities
• Regular interruptions
• Required to work under strict deadlines
• Sitting, standing, walking
• Some overtime may be required
• Some travel may be required

Eligibility Statement

Equity Statement

The Town of Essex is and Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodation may be provided in all parts of the hiring process.