Financial Analyst - Jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 2T8

Job Description

Our client, the Government of Canada is seeking a designated, confident, and analytical Financial Analyst to join their team in a full time, one year contract capacity. The successful candidate will utilize their accounting expertise to manage the monthly full cycle accounting procedures and financial reporting. This is a hybrid role with two days a week working in their downtown office. If this sounds like the best next move for you – apply now!Responsibilities:

• Complete month end closing procedures, including reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Assist with quarterly and year end procedures
• Guide and support the accounting team, while advising direct reports on potential areas for improvement
• Ensure accounting tasks are completed in line with policies, procedures, and business strategies
• Prepare timely and accurate management reports and assist senior management with special projects as needed

Requirements:

• A CPA designation and a bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field are required
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional communication skills and ability interact professionally with a diverse team
• Experience with public sector accounting and an environment of equivalent size and complexity of the Government of Alberta

If the qualifications above speak to you, apply now to submit your resume for review!We look forward to speaking with you.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, warehousingamp; transportation, financeamp; accounting, banking, health care, educational institutions, engineeringamp; technology, manufacturing, construction, agriculture and all levels of government. The job families we place people in comprise of general officeamp; admin support, human resources, customer support, warehousing, trades, machine operators, production, accounting, records management, business managementamp; information management.