Financial Analyst

Our client is seeking an Intermediate Financial Analyst to apply their accounting skills to full cycle accounting and financial operations, including developing and executing month end processes, financial analysis, dashboards and external/internal reporting.

Must be available for onsite meetings in Edmonton as required. Frequency of onsite meetings is three times per week during regular business hours. Must be a Canadian Citizen to apply.

Experience Required/Mandatory Skills

• Relevant post-secondary education in the areas of business administration, accounting or finance. Acceptable education includes degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.
• The ability to pay attention to detail.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and Canadian public sector accounting standards or equivalent.
• Experience with and knowledge of financial transactions ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data, and using Microsoft Excel (3+ years).
• Experience working in accounting systems creating processes, managing budgets, and internal controls (1+ year).
• Experience working as a Financial Analyst (2+ years).

Nice To Have Skills

• Currently pursuing CPA designation.
• Experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Account reconciliation, and finding errors (2+ years).
• Experience with process improvement, documentation, and requirement gathering (1+ year).
• Experience working with Information Technology accounting and processes (1+ year).
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills (2+ years).
• Supporting the team on diverse financial operations (2+ years).

Location: Edmonton/Hybrid

Work Environment: 6 months with possible 12-month extension

Hourly Rate: Negotiable