Financial Analyst
Our client a government institution is seeking a skilled accounting professional to contribute to fullcycle accounting and financial operations. This role involves preparing and executing monthend processes conducting financial analysis developing dashboards and managing both internal and external reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify process improvements in a dynamic financial environment.
What is in it for you:
Hourly salary of $40 to $45 based on experience.
6month contract with a maximum extension term of 12 months.
Fulltime position: 36.25 hours per week.
Weekday schedule from 8:15 am to 4:30 pm.
Work is onsite in downtown Edmonton.
Join a passionate and inclusive team of professionals.
Responsibilities:
Prepare noncomplex journal entries.
Assist in the preparation of monthend reporting account reconciliations bank reconciliations accounts payable accounts receivable processing and capital assets.
Support variance analysis and investigate abnormalities.
Review and analyze accruals.
Identify and implement process improvements.
Analyze and interpret financial information.
Reconcile and prepare GST/HST.
Update department financial policies and procedures.
Other duties as required.
What you will need to succeed:
Relevant postsecondary education in business administration accounting or a related field.
Pursuing or holding a CPA designation (nice to have).
Knowledge of accounting principles and Canadian public sector accounting standards or equivalent.
3 years of experience in financial transactions.
3 years of experience ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data.
3 years of experience using Microsoft Excel.
2 years of experience in a similar role.
2 years of experience with accounts payable accounts receivable and account reconciliations (nice to have).
1 years of experience working in accounting systems creating processes managing budgets and internal controls.
1 year of experience with IT accounting processes (nice to have).
Experience in process improvement documentation and requirement gathering (nice to have).
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong analytical decisionmaking and organizational skills (nice to have).
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally.
Ability to support diverse financial operations and identify financial discrepancies (nice to have).
Availability for onsite meetings in Edmonton as required.
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