Skills

Communication Leadership Problem Solving SAP Customer Service Attention to detail Effective Communication Organization Accounting Analytics

Job Specifications

Do you have what it takes to combine your financial expertise with quick business decisions to provide financial advice and stewardship? Do you possess the skill set to ensure resources are utilized and aligned to delivering the best value for each dollar? Do you want to play a key role in the transformation of financial services? If so, read on!

Reporting to a Senior Accountant, you will utilize your professional accounting designation and leadership skills in fulfilling the role of financial leadership for a diversified business operation.

What will you do?

Provide financial analytics, strategic support and consultative services to Financial & Corporate Services department facilitating a culture of strong financial governance and stewardship over primarily operating budget
Work with management teams to facilitate forecast and budget preparation
Actively partner with various teams across the organization to assist with ad-hoc reporting, analysis and decision support as required
Preparing variance analysis on balance sheet reconciliations and financial results, including comparisons to budget, projections and historical trends
Provide financial analytics, advice and assistance to decision makers and assess documents to ensure that long term business commitments are adhered to
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for departmental operating expenditures
Provide and input budget information into the Capital Operating Budget System
Provide financial support and financial data input relating to Financial & Corporate Services business cases for council and committee reports
Provide financial analytics expertise for business cases and reports to assist management in the formulation and implementation of the organization’s strategy
Consult with department managers to determine financial and accounting requirements and develop necessary financial systems and models to measure results
Continuously improve processes and procedures to meet needs of internal clients alongside organizational and technology changes
Record transactions in accordance with approved accounting policy, or procedure
Carry out the requirements of the month-end cutoff schedule, ensuring deadlines are met and accounts are appropriately reconciled, and accurately reflect the transactions for the reporting period
Post approved month-end adjustments to SAP
Prepare monthly GST reporting for the business area ensuring that transactions are appropriately coded in SAP
Support the preparation of non-consolidated working papers and the preparation of business area packages
Additional related duties as required

Qualifications:

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institute in accounting, business, commerce or management
A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible related accounting experience, preferably within a public sector environment, and in roles performing financial analytics
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA formerly CA, CMA, CGA) designation, or internationally recognized equivalent
Candidates with less than the required experience and/or education requirements may be considered at an opportunity concept level

Assets:

Experience working with operating financial planning and budgeting
Experience performing close process for revenue and expense accounts, ensuring that financial reporting reflects the status of the programs to date
Experience performing close process for GL accounts/reserves/equity
Experience preparing trial balances

Skills required for success:

Significant knowledge and experience with Google Sheets, Excel, SAP, COBS, and other related systems
Thorough understanding of general accounting activities (i.e. budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis)
Thorough knowledge of corporate and departmental policy & procedures
Thorough knowledge of the corporate financial system and its inter-relationship to departmental accounting operations
Significant experience and proficiency in major financial and analytical software systems
High level of analytical and conceptual skills to identify and resolve complex financial problems
Compliance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles and CICA Handbook recommendations and Public Accounting Standards recommendations.
Must have a good working knowledge of most City functions and the type of work each department provides
Strong problem solving skills and effective communication are expected to resolve operational and business issues
Excellent customer service while ensuring adherence to professional standards
Ability to effectively communicate and maintain a working relationship with all levels of management and non-management personnel
Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail in checking and recording financial transactions
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion

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About the Company

We're young, ambitious and building something extraordinary. Located on Treaty 6 Territory and with a population of over one million, Edmonton is one of Canada's youngest and fastest growing cities. We're building a resilient and diverse economy, attracting the best and the brightest and striving to be a world leader in environmental sustainability. We value quality of life, community safety and a welcoming spirit that embraces new people and new ideas. Know more