Financial Reporting Analyst

**This posting is for 1 full-time temporary position for 1 year**

The Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for providing accounting support to the Financial Reporting branch through direct accounting support to the Senior Financial Reporting Advisor. Key responsibilities include operational journal entries, quality assurance, confirming data integrity through reconciliations, analysis, compilation of internal and public facing financial reports, filings, and communications.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide professional financial reporting and analyses for internal and external reporting requirements
- Research, coordinate and analyze financial information to prepare professional documents including reports, presentations, proposals, and correspondence
- Prepare reports for Executive Team, Council, and the public
- Collaborate with the Senior Financial Reporting Advisor in the preparation of consolidated financial statements
- Investigate any unusual transactions relating to financial reporting
- Update and assist in the preparation of various working papers and year end schedules
- Review and prepare year end accounts analyses, reconciliations and working papers of various balance sheets and income statement accounts
- Prepare journal entries
- Assist the Financial Reporting compliance team with compliance reviews and data analytics
- Assist the Financial Reporting Advisor with the production and review of the Elected Officials’ business expense reports
- Assist with changes to processes and reports in support of continuous improvement
- Provide support to update administrative procedures, as required
- Assist in the development of financial training presentations and delivery of sessions on an ad hoc basis

**Qualifications and Skills**
- An Accounting diploma and a minimum of 3 years experience in accounting or a related area, or an Accounting degree and a minimum of 1 year experience in accounting or a related area
- Understanding of relevant provincial and municipal legislation
- Knowledge and understanding of accounting standards, specifically Public Sector Accounting Standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparation of reports, presentations, analyses, and professional documentation
- Sound critical thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to identify issues, analyze risk, and propose alternative solutions to senior staff
- Effective organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills to prioritize and complete work within restricted timelines while ensuring attention to detail
- Capability to work in a team environment, sharing in department responsibilities and assisting in the different areas as required
- Experience working with an integrated ERP system and utilizing that system efficiently to create accurate and timely financial information Proficiency with business productivity software, computers, and financial information systems, including advanced Microsoft Excel

**Who we are**:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.

**Why Join Strathcona County**:(depending on position)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
- Retirement and pension programs
- Paid and unpaid leave programs
- Earned day off program
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities. Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace.

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.