Financial Reporting Compliance Advisor

Strathcona County•Sherwood Park, AB

2h•CA$89,180 - CA$111,420•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Compliance Advisor is a key member of the Financial Reporting team, bringing strong analytical and accounting skills to the Financial and Strategic Services department. Working to support the Senior Financial Reporting Compliance Advisor, this position requires a proficient use of data analytics and strong understanding of chart of accounts in a complex organization. This posting is for 1 temporary full-time position up to 18 months.

Requirements

A related post secondary degree with a minimum of three years experience in accounting or a related field, or a related diploma with a minimum of 5 years of experience
Working knowledge of Oracle Cloud or other complex accounting systems
Strong working knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and accounting processes required to support the accounting requirements of the Financial Reporting branch
Proficiency in the use of data analytical software (i.e., business intelligence) and Excel, along with proficiency in Word, Power Point and SharePoint
Ability to prepare online GST monthly submissions and annual tax remittance slips
Effective organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills to prioritize and complete work within restricted timelines while ensuring attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to interpret and communicate procedures and present data analytic results effectively to others
Excellent project management skills to prioritize several concurrent tasks, meeting critical reporting deadlines
Ability to prepare quality working papers to support external audit, compliance reviews, analysis and conclusions

Nice To Haves

Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation complete or in progress is an asset
Experience in a municipal government environment is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Administer the chart of accounts for the County which includes a large variety of cost centers and account categories
Ensure the completeness and accuracy of interfaces into the Oracle general ledger and support the reconciliation of account balances in the general ledger to accounts in interfaced modules
Perform month end close and year end close procedures
Use data analytics software to summarize large volumes of data, identify exceptions, or prepare analysis to respond to specific queries
Prepare working papers, journal entries and accounting analysis
File tax information including GST monthly submissions and annual slip preparation for non-resident withholding tax and other compliance filings
Conduct compliance reviews as required