Job Number: 56162Are you a designated accounting professional with a passion for delivering complex financial analytics and strategic advice? The City of Edmonton’s Business Financial Analytics section is looking for a BFA Accountant to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting client operations through financial planning, forecasting, and budget development. Your expertise will directly inform meaningful recommendations, ensuring our business areas have the financial insights they need to succeed. If you are a collaborative problem-solver who excels at variance analysis and complex grant compliance, we encourage you to apply!What will you do?Provide strategic financial analytics, consultative advice, and decision support to client business areas (including Parks and Roads Services) to facilitate strong financial governance and stewardship over operating budgetsFacilitate forecast and budget preparation across client business areas, including entering data into the Capital Operating Budget System, validating adjustment requirements, and evaluating alternative funding sourcesPartner with cross-functional teams, Senior Accountants, and the Finance Manager to develop ad-hoc reports, conduct historical budget and actual variance analyses, and build financial data for Council and Committee reportsPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operating performance reports, balance sheet reconciliations, non-consolidated working papers, and business area packagesExecute month-end cutoff requirements, record transactions, process SAP adjustments,



and complete monthly GST reporting in compliance with corporate accounting policies and proceduresManage grant compliance by monitoring funding source eligibility and preparing comprehensive quarterly and annual grant reports for provincial and federal funding partnersContinuously improve accounting processes and procedures to meet client needs alongside organizational and technology changesPerform additional related duties as requiredQualifications:Minimum degree from a recognized post-secondary institute in Accounting, Business, Commerce, and/or ManagementChartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or an internationally recognized equivalent, is requiredMinimum three (3) years of progressively responsible related accounting experience performing financial analyticsExperience working within a public sector setting is highly preferredAssets:Experience working with operating financial planning and budgetingSkills required for success:Thorough understanding of general accounting activities including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysisSignificant knowledge and experience with Excel, SAP, and major financial and analytical software systemsHigh level of analytical and conceptual skills to identify and resolve complex financial problemsThorough knowledge of corporate and departmental policies, procedures, GAAP,



and Public Sector Accounting Board standardsStrong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities to resolve operational and business issuesProven ability to bridge the gap between finance and operational teams, translating complex financial data into plain, actionable insights for colleagues without accounting backgroundsAbility to effectively communicate and maintain working relationships with all levels of management, non-management personnel, and internal collaboratorsAlignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusionWork Environment:The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advanceThe City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact Learn more about our benefits to 1 permanent full-time positionHours of Work: 40 hours per weekSalary Range: $43.102 - $54.113 (Hourly); $89,996.98 - $112,987.94 (Annually)Recruitment Consultant: KE/SBEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.Classification Title: Accountant - 8HoursPosting Date: Oct 8, 2026Closing Date: Oct 22, :59:00 PM (MDT)Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-timeUnion : CSU 52Department: Financial & TreasuryWork Location(s):17th Floor Edmonton Tower, Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4
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📌 BFA Accountant (Edmonton)
🏢 City of Edmonton
📍 Edmonton