Temporary Junior Financial Analyst
Type: Contract Temporary | In-Office | Downtown Edmonton

About Our Client

Our client is a leader in the energy sector, renowned for their commitment to sustainability and operational excellence. With a strong market presence, they focus on delivering innovative energy solutions while adhering to the highest standards of environmental responsibility. Their mission is rooted in creating value for communities, driving economic progress, and supporting the clean energy transition.

As a company that consistently demonstrates growth and adaptability, they have reached significant milestones in renewable energy initiatives and continue to lead the charge in transforming the energy landscape. This is a company that thrives on teamwork, creativity, and integrity, offering employees a collaborative environment to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Joining this organization means becoming part of a forward-thinking team that not only shapes the energy future but also fosters a work culture where employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired to contribute to greater causes.

Key Responsibilities

As the Junior Financial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting financial analysis and ensuring the accuracy of financial information that drives critical business decisions. Your responsibilities will include:

Financial Analysis & Reporting:
• Assist with the reconciliation of complex balance sheet accounts, including bank and credit card reconciliation's.
• Analyze financial performance, interpret variances from budget, and provide insights to senior management.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries and monthly standard entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Fixed Asset Management:
• Support the monthly posting and reconciliation of depreciation, ensuring that assets are correctly capitalized or disposed of per company policies.
• Prepare monthly continuity schedules and coordinate the annual asset count to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Tax Compliance & Reporting:
• Perform monthly reconciliation and reporting of GST/PST to tax authorities.
• Ensure accurate data is provided to tax authorities for audits and compliance reviews.
• Serve as the primary contact for sample support and files during provincial tax audits.

Collaboration & Process Improvement:
• Collaborate with the IT team to provide support on system-related matters, including error handling and user acceptance testing for financial systems.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to document and improve financial policies, processes, and workflows.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate the following:

Education & Experience:
• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant accounting or financial analysis experience, with a focus on business operations.
• Candidates working towards their CPA designation will be prioritized.

Technical Skills:
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is an asset.

Key Competencies:
• Strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Effective time management with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive mindset, able to identify opportunities for process improvements.

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