BFA Accountant

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

3d•CA$43 - CA$54•Hybrid

About The Position

Leverage your expertise in finance and understanding of support area operations to deliver timely, meaningful, and accurate financial information for the City of Edmonton’s Infrastructure Services department. This position will report to the Finance Manager, and will provide support by collecting historical data and creating financial spreadsheets for budget and reporting purposes. Execute regular reporting cycles comparing budgeted figures against actual financial performance. Develop financial analytical models and assist in formulating strategic fiscal guidance and consultation for operational leaders. Participate in the review of proposed capital profiles, checking for reasonableness and completeness, ensuring that funding options are considered. Partner with operations to verify needs and specifications, while identifying and evaluating potential options. Initiate approval process, ensuring justification and support for the change is documented. Perform data analysis to facilitate budget modifications; this includes evaluating benchmarks, generating forecasts and projections, establishing recovery rationales, and ensuring alignment with relevant agreements. Perform budget consolidation and update information in COBS. Undertake additional duties as assigned to assist the Senior Accountant and Finance Manager.

Requirements

Minimum degree from a recognized post-secondary institute in accounting
Professional designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) is required
Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible related accounting experience, preferably within a public sector environment, and in roles performing financial analytics
Significant knowledge and experience with Google Sheets, SAP, Microsoft Excel, and other related systems within the context of the work
Thorough understanding of general accounting activities (i.e., budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis)
Thorough knowledge of corporate and departmental policies and procedures
Thorough knowledge of the corporate financial system and its interrelationship to departmental accounting operations
Significant experience and proficiency in major financial and analytical software systems
High level of analytical and conceptual skills to identify and resolve complex financial problems
Compliance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, CICA Handbook recommendations, and Public Accounting Standards recommendations
Good working knowledge of most City functions and the type of work each department provides
Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication to resolve operational and business issues
Excellent customer service while ensuring adherence to professional standards
Ability to effectively communicate and maintain a working relationship with all levels of management and non-management personnel

Nice To Haves

Experience working with capital financial planning and budgeting

Responsibilities

Collecting historical data and creating financial spreadsheets for budget and reporting purposes
Executing regular reporting cycles comparing budgeted figures against actual financial performance
Developing financial analytical models and assisting in formulating strategic fiscal guidance and consultation for operational leaders
Participating in the review of proposed capital profiles, checking for reasonableness and completeness, ensuring that funding options are considered
Partnering with operations to verify needs and specifications, while identifying and evaluating potential options
Initiating approval process, ensuring justification and support for the change is documented
Performing data analysis to facilitate budget modifications; this includes evaluating benchmarks, generating forecasts and projections, establishing recovery rationales, and ensuring alignment with relevant agreements
Performing budget consolidation and updating information in COBS
Undertaking additional duties as assigned to assist the Senior Accountant and Finance Manager