Financial Analyst

Kelly Wong | Controller

**About the Role**

Reporting to the Controller, the Financial Analyst assists with completing Amii’s full cycle accounting and financial transactions. The Financial Analyst ensures that the books and accounting records are kept in accordance with GAAP, transactions are in compliance with Amii financial policies & procedures and are documented and supported. The Financial Analyst completes projects and provides assistance whenever necessary including assisting with the annual audit.

The role focuses on achieving excellence in three main accountabilities:

- Stakeholder Satisfaction
- Financial Accuracy
- Ensuring Compliance with Amii Policies & Procedures, Internal Controls & GAAP

**Required Skills / Expertise**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assists with month-end and year-end closing
- Reconciles various accounts and identifies errors and anomalies; finds sources of errors and recommends action to resolve
- Reviews & processes invoices, employee expense claims, & claims on weekly payment runs
- Maintains internal controls: communicates with the People Leader to review and assess internal control issues and makes recommendations for improvements
- Administers payroll
- Tracks and prepares monthly invoicing to customers, liaisons between product teams and clients to ensure billings are accurate and timely
- Monthly accounts receivable review and follow-up with customers who have aging unpaid balances
- Records Management - maintains and improves filing systems and the mapping of chart of accounts in the Accounting Software system
- Reviews, analyzes, and monitors financial transactions to ensure accurate financial records are maintained
- Communicates with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely responses and resolutions to issues
- Maintains confidentiality with respect to personal, corporate, and financial information
- Completes ad hoc reporting, financial requests, & projects as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Degree required in the field of Accounting or Finance or Business Administration and/or equivalent
- Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in enterprise financial environment; experience in a not for profit environment is an asset
- Proficient in MS Office environment, excellent data analysis skills and abilities (being an expert in MS Excel would be considered an asset)
- Experience with Quickbooks Desktop is an asset
- Understanding of GAAP (Generally accepted accounting principles)
- Experience performing the payroll function and use of payroll software is strongly preferred
- Thorough working knowledge of internal controls and internal control concepts

**Attributes and Expectations**:

- Strong organization, accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
- Strong relationship building skills and judgment
- Ability to prioritize (sometimes conflicting) tasks effectively
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a constantly changing environment
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and encouraging an environment of cooperation, collaboration, respect, and integrity
- Highly self-motivated with a desire to contribute to the strategic and financial success of the organization
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills as needed to support the organization and the role
- Operates with the highest standards of integrity and trust
- Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Displays an ability to focus on the big picture without losing sight of the details
- Maintains confidentiality with respect to personnel, corporate, and financial information

**What you'll love about us**
- A professional yet casual work environment that encourages the growth and development of your skills
- Participate in professional development activities
- Gain access to the Amii community and events
- A chance to learn from amazing teammates who support one another to succeed
- Competitive compensation, including paid time off and flexible health benefits
- A modern office located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta

**About Amii**

One of Canada’s three main institutes for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, our world-renowned researchers drive fundamental and applied research at the University of Alberta (and other academic institutions), training some of the world’s top scientific talent. Our cross-functional teams work collaboratively with Alberta-based businesses and organizations to build AI capacity and translate scientific advancement into industry adoption and economic impact.

**How to Apply