Accounting Analyst II

Finning • Edmonton, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Finning Canada is looking to hire a permanent, full-time Accounting Analyst II to join our Finance team in Edmonton. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional to contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes while supporting strong financial controls and data-driven decision-making across the business. As an Accounting Analyst II you will play a critical role in developing, improving, and maintaining accounting processes, with a strong emphasis on efficiency, accuracy, and reliable internal controls. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and analyzing specific segments of the balance sheet and delivering value-added financial reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making. This position is also responsible for the application of accounting principles and practices to ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions, maintenance of financial records, and preparation of financial reports in accordance with IFRS reporting standards.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of progressive finance and accounting related experience in an analytical role in Finance or Accounting
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills including ability to use lookups and pivot tables and utilize it to analyze financial data efficiently
• Bachelor of Accounting/Finance
• Relevant experience with period-end close, financial analysis, internal control (CSOX), and financial process optimization
• Working knowledge of General Ledger and Chart of Account Structures
• Working Knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements applicable to public companies (IFRS)
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
• Ability to handle confidential, sensitive material and information in a positive and constructive manner
• Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects
• Effective time-management skills with ability to plan and prioritize to meet deadlines and achieve objectives, both independently and within a team environment
• Demonstrates an intermediate level of autonomy and accountability while encouraging others to do the same
• Ability to clearly communicate (verbal and written) with stakeholders across varying levels
• Ability to build effective working relationships across multiple levels of the company and with external clients, consultants and stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Infor M3, BPC/AFO, Blackline, Power BI, SharePoint, Workday MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• A professional accounting designation (CPA) is an asset

Responsibilities

• Prepare selected monthly/quarterly and ad-hoc journal vouchers with intermediate levels of complexity based on nature of accounts and/or dollar value
• Identify, analyze and reconcile inconsistent information and recommend adjustments where necessary
• Responsible for maintaining the general ledger and ensuring accurate recording of transactions of assigned accounts to support rapid and accurate period-end close.
• Reconciling assigned accounts and resolving discrepancies for review by manager
• Ensure reconciling items are resolved timely
• Ensure adherence to all policies and legislation regarding accurate reporting of financial results
• Ensure all financial analysis and recommendations are grounded and well supported
• Support / troubleshoot for junior staff; Provide coverage to complete tasks before deadline as needed
• Collaborate closely with the auditors to provide requested financial information and supporting documents in a timely manner.
• Support junior staff with more complicated audit requests and act as back-up for coverage when needed
• Participate walkthroughs or testing procedures required by the auditors.
• Complete internal & external audit requests on time and accurately
• Performs and assists in documentation and monitoring SOX key controls and ensures no gaps or deficiencies in the operation of key controls
• Assist with ad-hoc projects, such as system implementations or process improvements; conduct financial analysis for business decision-making as directed by manager
• Collect, capture, and reconcile large amounts of data from a variety of sources and create report-style outputs
• Ensure presentation of information is professional, timely and accurate
• Provide financial expertise on accounting policies and standards, including the evaluation and analysis of routine events or transactions
• Able to thrive under pressure and are able to independently manage work priorities and follow through on meeting deadlines
• Evaluate and drive accounting process improvements, while working with cross-functional teams to improve associated processes across the business.
• Perform complex financial analysis, including: conducting research, identifying gaps in processes and results, designing and implementing solutions to support reporting and analysis requirements.
• Review financial operating results to identify key trends, variances, and provide commentary to the financial reporting team.
• Act as an expert knowledge resource for assigned area of responsibilities to ensure compliance
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with a goal of ensuring that recommendations are aligned with the strategic goals of the organization
• Able to work well in a cross-functional team environment maintaining inter-departmental respect, sensitivity to all perspectives and information
• Collaborate with teams and individuals across multiple functions and organizations within Finning to identify variances and build solutions to solve the root causes of these variances
• Broad level understanding of Finning business model
• Assist and perform training sessions to enhance the team’s skills and knowledge
• Support to help train new and/or entry level team members
• Take on cross-training tasks as assigned, support/troubleshoot for junior accountants

Benefits

• Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees