BFA Accountant Full Time

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? If so, read on!
Reporting to the Finance Manager, 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 business partners, facilitating a culture of strong financial governance and stewardship over the operating budget
• 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
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for branch operating expenditures and revenues
• Prepare operating budgets, perform budget consolidations and update and maintain information in the City’s budgeting system
• Perform financial analysis to assist in the development of operating budget proposals, business cases and council reports
• Support the Senior Accountant and Finance Manager in providing advice and guidance to operational business partners
• Review and recommend process changes to reduce errors, streamline process and manage risk
• Ensure adherence of financial practices to City policies and procedures
• Perform additional related duties as required

Qualifications

• 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
• If candidates do not fully meet the above requirements, they may be considered at the opportunity concept level.

Opportunity Concept:

• University Degree (Bachelor or applied)) in an accounting related discipline working towards a recognized Accounting designation (either eligible or accepted into the CPA program)
• One year of progressively responsible full-cycle accounting experience (budgeting, month-end and year-end accounting, and variance analysis)
• Or an Accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CMA, CA) without the requisite year of experience.

Assets:

• Knowledge of the corporate financial system (SAP), budgeting system (COBS) and interrelationships 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 take initiative, think logically, problem solve independently and complete detailed work with a high degree of accuracy, within the scope of the position, is required
• Ability to be flexible and thrive in a fast paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
• Effective prioritization and organizational skills are required Strong technical proficiency in Google applications, Excel and Word are required
• Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills for application in a complex financial environment
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• Note: This position ​may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement ​with ​the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52. ​
• 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.
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• Applicants may be tested

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 temporary full-time position for up to 11 monthsHours of Work: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $40.727 – $51.131 (Hourly)
Opportunity Concept Salary Range: $31.109 -$38.908 (Hourly)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: RD/MZEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Expected salary: $40727 – 51131 per year

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:49:18 GMT

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