Accountant Finance

COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS OF ALBERTA•Edmonton, AB

About The Position

As an Accountant, Finance, you will play a critical role in financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance activities. Working closely with leaders across the organization, you'll provide trusted financial guidance, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to process improvements that strengthen financial operations and accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with specialization in accounting
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
2 years of post-designation CPA related experience

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Microsoft Office 365, with strong Excel skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills
Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities
Demonstrated problem solving and research abilities
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Solver Cloud, PowerBI and CoreIntegrator would be an asset

Responsibilities

Prepare month, quarter-end and year-end working papers, accounting adjustments, journal entries and reconciliations.
Ensure accurate revenue and expense recognition, including operating cost allocation.
Review month-end/or quarter-end working papers and post journal entries prepared by accounting support staff.
Serve as the accounting liaison for designated departments and programs, providing financial expertise, guidance, and support.
Review financial results, forecasts, budgets, and variances, identifying trends, risks and exceptions for leadership review.
Analyze current and past financial data and prepare reports, projections, and recommendations.
Support the annual audit process through the preparation of working papers, financial statements, and other documentation.
Research updates to accounting standards and financial reporting requirements. Recommending process improvements as appropriate.
Review and process compliance activities, including GST filings, T4 slips, and credit card refunds; and oversee CRA correspondence.
Provide training and support to team members on accounting processes, systems, and financial reporting requirements; and act as backup for other accounting team members as required.
Contribute to accounting-related procedures, finance policies, and honorarium & expense packages.
Develop and maintain financial reports, models, job costing methodologies and the Chart of Accounts to support organizational and program requirements.
Assist with special projects, process improvements, and system changes.
Support accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, and financial analysis related to CPSA's investment portfolio.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies with investment advisors.