BFA Accountant

Job title: BFA Accountant

Company: City of Edmonton

Job description: 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? Be the financial expert who gives sound practical advice to your business partner. Use your innovative thinking and keen understanding of your business partner’s operations to provide timely, meaningful and accurate financial information.Within the Financial and Corporate Services Department, you will be part of the Business Financial Analytics team supporting the financial needs of one of our various client areas within the City as they strive to create a safe, healthy, and vibrant city.Reporting to the Finance Manager and supporting the Senior Accountant, this position is responsible for delivering activities associated with the preparation of complex financial analytics and contributing to the development of financial recommendations or advice provided to clients in support of their operations.What will you do?

• Provide financial analytics, strategic support and consultative services to branches, facilitating a culture of strong financial governance and stewardship over the operating budget
• Work with project 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
• Prepare variance analysis on 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 operating expenditures
• Provide financial support and financial data input relating to 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
• Perform additional duties as required

Qualifications

• Degree in an accounting related discipline
• A Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) is required
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, specifically in planning, budgeting and financial analysis

Assets:

• A knowledge of the corporate financial system (SAP) and its interrelationship to departmental accounting operations would be an asset

Skills required for success:

• Possess strong communication skills to build effective working relationships with business partners and to provide guidance and instruction to peers in the organization
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, requirements and practices
• Ability to think logically and complete work with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve independently within the scope of the position
• Strong Google sheets, Excel, Word, SAP and major financial software experience are required
• Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills for application in a complex financial environment
• Effective prioritization and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience with business cases and report writing
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (

) * Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (
) * Applicants may be testedWork Environment:

• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact . Learn more about our benefitsUp to 1 permanent full-time positionHours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday – FridaySalary Range: $40.727 – $51.131 (Hourly); $85,037.980 $106,761.530 (Annually)Talent Acquisition Consultant: RM/MZ

Expected salary: $40727 – 51131 per year

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sat, 31 Aug 2024 22:27:07 GMT

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