Financial Analyst

Alstar Group • Calgary, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst role is responsible for analyzing the financial positions of the company, focusing on AR, AP, Payroll, and other key areas. This role involves reconciling and distributing monthly departmental cost reports, performing revenue reconciliation, and handling general ledger activities. The analyst will also be involved in daily bank reconciliations, assisting with month-end preparation, and maintaining supporting documentation for financial activities. Additionally, the role supports audit preparation, formulates annual budgets, and conducts quarterly forecasting for senior management. The Financial Analyst is also responsible for yearly audits, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, and coordinating with the Accounting Supervisor for accuracy checks. A high level of proficiency in MS Office, G Suites, and data modeling is required, particularly with Spreadsheet Server and ERP application functions. The role also includes analyzing and documenting internal controls and adhering to reporting timelines.

Requirements

• 4+ years experience in Finance roles
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; or minimum 2 year diploma in Administration, Accounting, or similar
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a oil and gas or construction environment
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and with confidence
• Self directed, able to set priorities and meet deadlines
• High degree of competence, reliability and judgement demonstrated in all aspects of work
• Intermediate to advanced skills with G-Suite an asset

Responsibilities

• Analyze the financial positions of the company, focusing on AR, AP, Payroll, and other key areas.
• Reconcile, review and distribute monthly departmental cost reports.
• Perform revenue reconciliation to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and identify discrepancies.
• Perform general ledger activities, including processing journal entries, reconciliations, reclassifications, and accruals.
• Completes daily bank reconciliation and related reporting.
• Aids in the preparation of month-end.
• Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial and bookkeeping activities.
• Assists with preparation for any audits or independent reviews with support from the Finance Department.
• Formulation of annual operating and capital budget. Reporting and consolidation.
• Quarterly forecasting and forward looking statements for senior management.
• Responsible for yearly audit by company auditor.
• Responsible for any audits or independent reviews.
• Sets direction, adheres, and follows up on monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting activities.
• Review of all balance sheet reconciliations, including continuity schedules.
• Coordinates with the Accounting Supervisor for checking accuracy, data entries, and balances of all accounts and ledgers.
• Maintains a high level of proficiency and understanding of MS Office, G Suites and data modelling in each. In particular the use of Spreadsheet Server and the ERP application functions and data flow.
• Analyze, review, and document internal controls.
• Adheres to monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting timelines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Total Rewards Program
• Extended health care plan including medical, dental, vision, and mental health services
• Three weeks of vacation annually.
• Group RRSP
• Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid safety orientations
• Great company culture and environment
• Areas to grow within the organization, opportunities for growth
• Recognition of achievements and contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level