Transform Financial Approaches – Accountant, Regulatory & Financial Strategies Role
City of Edmonton’s Financial Services Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Accountant, regulatory and financial strategies. City of Edmonton’s Financial Services Department manages the city’s finances, ensuring fiscal sustainability and accountability. It provides services like budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, and procurement. The department supports effective decision-making by optimizing resource allocation and managing risks. It ensures transparency and efficiency in the city’s financial operations, aligning resources with long-term goals. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Edmonton
Department: Financial Services
Position: Accountant, regulatory and financial strategies
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $85037.98 – $106761.53 yearly
Employment Type: Permanent/Full time
Talent Acquisition Consultant: RD/MZ
Classification Title: Accountant – 8Hours
Union: CSU 52
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Shift: 40 hours per week
Job ID: 50502
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of three years of progressively responsible related accounting experience, preferably within the public sector and utility environment
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to effectively communicate and maintain relationships with all levels of management and non-management personnel
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have a recognized professional accounting designation such as CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA and experience working in a utility environment and within a large corporation
- The candidates should have experience with capital accounting, including financial planning and budgeting and be experienced with operating financial planning and budgeting
- The candidates should have knowledge and experience with Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SAP, and related systems
- The candidates should have a thorough understanding of general accounting activities, including operating and capital budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- The candidates should have a thorough knowledge of corporate and departmental policy and procedures and significant experience with financial and analytical software systems
- The candidates should have strong analytical and conceptual skills to resolve complex financial issues and comply with generally accepted accounting principles, CICA Handbook, IFRS, and Public Accounting Standards
- The candidates should have a good working knowledge of City functions and departmental work and strong problem-solving skills and effective communication and provide excellent customer service while adhering to professional standards
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide support to the Senior Accountant/Finance Manager and operations by gathering data and developing spreadsheet reports for budget proposals
- The candidates should be able to conduct analysis of monthly results, yearly budgets, and actuals, reviewing one-time items and providing further analysis
- The candidates should be able to participate in the review of proposed capital profiles developed as part of the Capital Budget process, ensuring reasonableness, completeness, and considering funding options for review and sign-off
- The candidates should be able to provide support in preparing recommendations to Operations, including analyzing cost drivers and identifying potential financial issues
- The candidates should be able to initiate the approval process, ensuring justification and supporting documentation for any changes through budget adjustment working papers
- The candidates should be able to conduct analysis of data to support budget adjustments, including considerations for rate and fee changes, comparisons, benchmarking, forecasting projections, and linking agreements
- The candidates should be able to perform budget consolidation, updating information in COBS, and supporting Operations in preparing documentation and prepare support analysis to incorporate into utility rate files
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.