Capital Finance Analyst
About The Position
The Alberta Public Service (APS) is taking a One Finance approach to the delivery of financial services. Financial services include the delivery of financial planning, reporting and operations, as well as ongoing engagement with policy and program areas to provide strategic decision-making support. There are three top leadership priorities that support this One Finance approach: proactively supporting our talent across the finance community; providing collaborative and responsive services to our business partners; and actively engaging in continuous improvement of the way we support each other and do business within our teams and across the entire finance community. To learn more about the Government of Alberta finance community and how you can make a positive difference in the lives of Albertans, we encourage you to visit our Finance Career Hub for more information. This role supports the Ministry of Forestry and Parks as part of shared services with the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation.
Requirements
- Four-year university degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Management or other related field plus three years of related experience.
- Related diploma plus five years directly related experience.
- Accounting designation and one-year additional related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge within 1GX (SAP or comparable system) Fixed Asset Module, including asset setup, categorization and transaction review.
- Experience preparing and reviewing capital asset accounting entries (e.g., amortization, disposals, gain/loss calculations).
- Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) in relation to capital asset management.
- Experience performing reconciliations between subledger (asset modules) and the General Ledger.
- Experience analyzing capital asset transactions (construction, acquisition, transfer, amortization) and ensuring accurate financial treatment.
- Experience supporting or coordinating year-end financial reporting processes.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Working with relevant financial information systems, reporting tools, and software (e.g., Excel, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / System Analysis Program (SAP).
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the 1GX Fixed Asset Module is appropriately updated with all pertinent information, including reviewing the categorization of all transactions.
- Preparing accounting entries such as unplanned amortization or any gain/loss calculations.
- Compiling, maintaining, and reconciling Insurance Coverage Renewal for Risk Management Insurance to determine the annual insurance premiums for the Ministry.
- Preparing capital asset working papers, such as reconciling the Asset Modules to the General Ledger.
- Providing capital asset consultation services to foster compliance and consistent application of public sector accounting standards.
- Coordinating the completion of various reports and requests for information about capital assets and year-end activities.
Benefits
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
