Payment Verification & Compliance Analyst

The Government of Alberta is seeking Post-Payment Verification Analysts to support the accuracy accountability and compliance of government-funded childcare programs.

The successful candidates will review funding claims supporting documentation financial and operational information and program records. They will identify discrepancies validate information apply government policies and procedures and prepare clear documentation and recommendations.

This role is well suited to professionals with experience in program administration financial review grants administration benefits administration compliance data analysis payment verification quality assurance or audit-related activities.

• Review funding claims and supporting documentation for accuracy completeness and compliance.
  
• Analyze financial operational and program information to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies.
  
• Interpret and apply legislation policies procedures guidelines funding agreements and program requirements.
  
• Validate information using multiple sources and supporting documentation.
  
• Calculate adjustments recoveries overpayments and other financial impacts.
  
• Prepare correspondence reports summaries findings recommendations and supporting documentation.
  
• Maintain accurate records working papers and electronic files.
  
• Communicate with operators and stakeholders regarding documentation requirements and review findings.
  
• Support resolution of discrepancies and escalate complex issues when required.
  
• Identify trends recurring issues and opportunities for process improvement.
  
• Participate in risk-based reviews monitoring verification and compliance activities.
  

Candidates must have:

• High School Diploma/GED.
  
• 3 years of experience with MS Office particularly Excel and Outlook.
  
• 3 years of experience with accurate data processing and/or data entry.
  
• 1 year of experience in business writing communication and documentation.
  
• 3 years of experience working in government or a highly regulated industry involving complex policies and procedures.
  
• 3 years of experience working with clients/stakeholders.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to identify discrepancies and assess information from multiple sources.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  
• Experience with compliance reviews monitoring quality assurance verification or similar activities.
  
• Experience calculating financial adjustments recoveries or overpayments.
  
• Experience using case management systems databases records-management systems or similar business applications.
  
• Experience with risk-based review monitoring assessment or audit-related activities.
  

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration Accounting Finance or a related discipline.
  
• 3 years of experience with financial reporting and ensuring financial accuracy.
  
• 1 year of experience within a Canadian Public Sector organization.
  
• 1 year of experience working with childcare grant funding programs in Alberta.
  

• This is a primarily remote position.
  
• Candidates must reside in Edmonton or within approximately one hours driving distance of the Edmonton office.
  
• Candidates must be available for occasional onsite attendance up to approximately 10% of total hours when required.
  
• While working remotely the candidate must remain physically located within Alberta.
  
• Office location: Forestry BuildingStreet NW Edmonton AB.
  

8:15 AM 4:30 PM Alberta Time Monday to Friday excluding Alberta provincial holidays.

• Standard criminal record/background check required before commencement.
  
• Successful candidates must complete mandatory Government of Alberta training including:
  • FOIP
    
  • Security/Cybersecurity
    
  • Information Management
    
  • Respect in the Workplace
    
  • Other applicable training
    

The Government of Alberta will provide:

• Laptop
  
• Required system access and credentials
  
• Office space furniture and supplies when working onsite