Senior Financial Analyst

3 days ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Equation Staffing Solutions Full time
Equation Staffing Solutions is currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join a dynamic finance team with the Government of Alberta in Edmonton on a contract basis for 6+ months. This hybrid role offers flexibility, with remote work available after completing the initial onboarding and training period, which will be conducted in the office. It's a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to leverage their financial analysis skills while supporting critical financial reporting and accounting functions. If you're passionate about financial analysis, reporting, and driving process improvements, we want to hear from you

Responsibilities:
  • Perform month-end close procedures and prepare month-end reconciliations in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual audits, ensuring that all required financial data is accurate and available.
  • Review and provide guidance to others within the accounting department, identifying areas for improvement and providing recommendations for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Ensure timely completion of accounting tasks while adhering to company policies, procedures, and business strategies.
  • Create and maintain all financial reports in compliance with appropriate accounting frameworks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Review monthly bank account reconciliations and work with the team to resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare internal review documents and provide management with key financial insights.
  • Reconcile General Ledger (GL) balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare and deliver accurate and timely management reports as required.
  • Assist senior management with special projects, providing financial analysis and reporting support as needed.

Qualifications:
  • CPA designation is required.
  • Minimum of 5 years using accounting principles and Canadian public sector accounting standards.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial or accounting role with a strong background in full-cycle accounting.
  • Excellent understanding of financial reporting frameworks and principles, including IFRS, GAAP, or other relevant standards.
  • Experience with public sector accounting.
  • Experience in the Government of Alberta or an equivalent environment is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with the Government of Alberta financial system (1GX) is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, providing clear guidance to others and driving process improvements.
  • Strong proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP).
  • Experience with financial analysis, dashboards, and internal/external reporting.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

If you are a skilled Financial Analyst with a passion for accounting, reporting, and process improvement, we would love to hear from you Please visit our website for more opportunities at 

About Equation Staffing Solutions:

Equation Staffing Solutions is a successful, award-winning Calgary based staffing and recruitment agency specializing in the placement of candidates on a temporary, contract or permanent basis. The industries we serve include oil and gas, warehousing & transportation, finance & accounting, banking, health care, educational institutions, engineering & technology, manufacturing, construction, agriculture and all levels of government. The job families we place people in comprise of general office & admin support, human resources, customer support, warehousing, trades, machine operators, production, accounting, records management, business management & information management.

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