Financial Analyst - Junior

Job Title:
GOAPRDJP000001000 – Financial Analyst - Junior

Client:
Government of Alberta

Work Location:
9833 - 109 ST, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5K 2E8

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Estimated Start Date:
01/10/2026

Estimated End Date:
31/03/2027

Business Days:
123

Estimated Hours per Day:
7.25

Maximum Extension Term:
12 Months

Role Overview
We are seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to support full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, reconciliations, month-end activities, and budgeting/forecasting processes for the Government of Alberta.

The successful candidate will have solid Microsoft Excel and financial transaction experience , with the ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, support reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and contribute to process improvements. Experience with SAP Finance (FI), AP/AR, financial controls, audit, reconciliation, data migration, or ERP implementation will be considered an asset.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and process journal entries.

Assist with month-end financial reporting and month-end close activities.

Perform account reconciliations and bank reconciliations.

Support Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities.

Assist with business partner and capital asset maintenance.

Review and analyze accruals and trial balance accounts.

Support customer collections and investigate outstanding items.

Perform variance analysis and investigate financial abnormalities or discrepancies.

Analyze and interpret financial information to support business requirements.

Work with business entities to gather and disseminate information for budgeting and forecasting.

Develop and support financial analysis, dashboards,



and internal/external reporting.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to their implementation.

Apply accounting knowledge and financial controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data.

Support diverse financial operations and provide analytical assistance to the broader team.

Required Skills & Experience
Must Have

Hands-on experience creating and using advanced Microsoft Excel, including:

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP and related Excel functions

Financial data analysis and reporting

Experience working with financial transactions and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data.

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.

Experience working with Microsoft Excel for financial reporting, reconciliation, and analysis.

Nice to Have

Experience applying financial audit, financial controls, financial reconciliation, or financial systems governance principles to large-scale:

Data migration

Data conversion

ERP implementation projects

Experience with Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), account reconciliation, and identifying financial errors.

Experience with SAP Finance (FI), including:

Financial postings

Invoice processing

Integration with procurement and supply chain processes

Experience supporting teams across diverse financial operations.

Experience with financial dashboards and reporting.

Experience with budgeting and forecasting support.

Mandatory Training

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Security/Cybersecurity

Information Management

Respect in the Workplace

Additional Mandatory Or Optional Training May Also Be Required.
Note
This is a 100% Onsite position in Edmonton, Alberta.

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📌 GOAPR1000 – Financial Analyst - Junior (Alberta)
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