Junior Financial Analyst

Job Overview: Our agency is seeking a dedicated Junior Financial Analyst on behalf of our Government client in Alberta. This is a net new, full-time contingent contract position running from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The successful candidate will apply foundational accounting skills to full-cycle accounting, month-end processes, financial reporting, and analysis in a structured public sector environment. In this role, you will apply your accounting expertise to support full-cycle accounting operations and financial reporting for the ministry. You will play an active role in executing month-end processes, performing variance analysis, maintaining financial dashboards, and supporting both internal and external reporting requirements. Working on-site in Edmonton, you will interact with various business entities to gather and share key financial data for budgeting and forecasting. - Work Model: 100% On-site - Location: Edmonton, AB - Working Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM (includes a 1-hour lunch break) - Contract Duration: October 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 Advantages: - Fully Equipped Workspace: Full access to designated government office space, furniture, computer hardware, office supplies, and required system access/credentials. - Public Sector Experience: Gain valuable full-cycle accounting and financial reporting experience within a provincial ministry. - Comprehensive Onboarding: Paid completion of mandatory provincial training programs, including FOIP, Cybersecurity, Information Management, and Respect in the Workplace. - Consistent Schedule: Standard weekday hours with weekends and provincial holidays off. Responsibilities: - Prepare and post journal entries accurately. - Assist with month-end reporting, bank reconciliations, and general account reconciliations. - Support Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), business partner record maintenance, and capital asset tracking. - Conduct variance analyses, investigate balance abnormalities, and review accruals and trial balance accounts. - Assist with customer collections and financial record maintenance. - Gather and disseminate financial data across business entities for budgeting and forecasting purposes. - Analyze financial information to identify, recommend, and implement process improvements. - Complete other related accounting duties as assigned. Qualifications: - Education & Experience: Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with hands-on experience in full-cycle accounting and financial analysis. - Resume Detail Requirement: Resumes must clearly describe all relevant experience within the specific context of the job or project where it was gained. Every listed job/project must explicitly use the MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY date. - References: Must provide three (3) professional references for whom similar accounting/financial work was performed, with the most recent reference listed first. - Background Check: Successful candidate must pass a standard criminal record check prior to the start of the contract. - Mandatory Training: Willingness to complete required internal training courses upon hire (FOIP, Security/Cybersecurity, Information Management, and Respect in the Workplace).