Financial Analyst / Summer Student (Posting 2026-12 - Reposted)

JOB POSTING

JOB TITLE: Financial Analyst / Summer Student (Posting 2026-12 - Reposted)

LOCATION: Owen Sound, Head Office

POSTING CLOSES: Review of applications begins April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM and will continue until the position is filled.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

START DATE: IMMEDIATELY

END DATE: September 7, 2026

TYPE: Full Time, Contract

REPORTS TO: Manager of Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis 

UNION: Non-Union

SALARY: $24.00 (Student Rate) to $41.21 per hour

Reporting to the Manager of Financial Reporting, Planning and Analysis, the Financial Analyst is accountable for the accounts payable, banking, and financial analysis functions to ensure the company meets its obligations for confidential, timely and accurate processing financial transactions in accordance with company policies and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Financial Analyst supports the Finance Department with related accounting and financial activities to ensure that the department meets the accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting needs of internal and external parties.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The primary job duties and responsibilities for day-to-day department support include but are not limited to the following:

 Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable

• Receives, processes, and verifies invoices; ensures that invoices reflect the correct financial codes, purchase order numbers, and that expenditures are approved at the appropriate authorization level prior to payment.
• Match purchase orders to invoices to complete the purchase order process.
• Conducts analysis, investigates variances, identifies discrepancies, and responds to accounts payable and accounts receivable disputes; verifies and reconciles information as appropriate in the account’s payable module.
• Creates and amends vendors in SAGE, responds to supplier inquiries.
• Ensures suppliers are paid in a timely manner to maintain favourable supplier relationships and to avoid interest charges.
• Key point of contact for internal and external stakeholder inquiries related to accounts payable and accounts receivable, including collections of outstanding balances, as required.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Participates in month end and year end close processing of adjusting journal entries, analysis.
• Develops reports, compiles information, and conducts analysis to support the Manager, Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis in preparing financial statements, reports and in response to internal and external inquiries.
• Assists in the budgeting and year end processes including the year-end external audit.

Continuous Improvement

• Develops processes, documentation and recommends improvements.

Other

• Backs up the Payroll and Finance Administrator (payroll, benefits, and accounts receivable) performing their duties during absences and/or heavy workload situations.
• Supports new employees in learning and using internal accounts payable and budgeting procedures and systems.
• Assist the Manager, Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis with advance payments, bank drafts and wire transfers for management approval
• Oversees, performs, and assigns other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, WORK EXPERIENCE and SKILLS

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a University degree or Community College diploma in finance, accounting, or related discipline plus relevant work experience in accounts payable or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Proficient in math, accounting, and bookkeeping.
• Solid understanding of financial procedures, standards, financial systems, and information management.
• Ability to provide analysis and explanation of variance reports to managers and assist them with forecasting.
• Ability to draft written documents, emails and reports.
• Ability to work well with others in a team-based environment.
• Analytical, problem-solving and attention to detail are necessary.
• Above average accuracy and speed in alpha/numeric data entry.
• Experience and ability to use Finance ERP systems (not limited to SAGE).
• Experience and ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and MS Teams.

How To Apply?

Please upload your resume in PDF format.

We are committed to the principle of fair representation of individuals from the four designated groups as defined by the Employment Equity Act. We encourage qualified women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply for our positions.

If you require any accommodations in the recruitment process, please reach out to HR@ontarioferries.com to discuss, but please note that applications will not be reviewed or accepted via this email address.

Notice on Use of Technology in Recruitment - We may use technology, including AI tools, to support parts of the application process. All hiring decisions are made by people.