Financial Analyst / Accountant

Our Client is seeking a Financial Analyst / Accountant to support full-cycle accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis within the Government of Alberta. The successful candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience supporting financial operations including AP, AR, reconciliations, accruals, variance analysis, and reporting. Key Responsibilities Prepare journal entries and support month-end close activities. Assist with month-end financial reporting. Perform account reconciliations and bank reconciliations. Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities. Maintain business partner records and capital asset information. Review and analyze accruals and other trial balance accounts. Support customer collections activities. Perform variance analysis and investigate unusual or abnormal financial activity. Analyze and interpret financial information to support business decisions. Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities. Work with business units to gather, validate, and communicate financial information. Support full-cycle accounting and financial reporting processes. Identify opportunities for process improvement and support implementation. Assist with internal controls, audit-related activities, and financial compliance. Develop financial reports, dashboards, and analysis as required. Support the finance team across a variety of day-to-day financial operations. Mandatory Requirements Bachelor s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or a related discipline. Knowledge of accounting principles. Knowledge of Canadian public-sector accounting standards or related accounting frameworks. Minimum 2 years of experience with financial reporting. Minimum 1 year of advanced Microsoft Excel experience, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and similar functions. Strong analytical and financial problem-solving skills. Experience preparing and analyzing financial information. Ability to work with multiple business stakeholders and manage competing priorities. Nice to Have Currently pursuing a CPA designation. 2+ years of experience with financial audits, financial controls, or related financial compliance activities. 2+ years of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience. 1+ year of SAP Finance (FI) experience, including financial postings and invoice processing. 2+ years supporting a team across diverse financial operations. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial dashboards. Experience working in government or a public-sector environment.

The role involves supporting full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting within the Government of Alberta. Key duties include performing reconciliations, managing AP/AR, and conducting variance analysis to support business decisions.

Candidates must have a degree or diploma in Accounting or a related field and at least 2 years of experience in financial reporting. Proficiency in advanced Excel and knowledge of Canadian public-sector accounting standards are required.

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• Full-cycle Accounting
• Month-end Close
• Financial Reporting
• Account Reconciliation
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Advanced Excel
• SAP Finance (FI)
• Internal Controls
• Financial Analysis
• Public-sector Accounting Standards
• Accruals
• Financial Compliance

• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Data & Analytics

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

18 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Associate

Mode de candidature

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