GOAPRDJP000001000 – Financial Analyst - Junior

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 strong 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 Once hired, the successful resource will be required to complete all applicable mandatory training, including but not limited to: 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. How to Apply If you have the required experience and are available for new opportunities, please send the following documents to [email protected] by Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. Mandatory Documents Updated Resume in Word format Skills Matrix and References Expected hourly rate Visa Status LinkedIn ID Applications without the mandatory documents cannot be processed. Note: This is a 100% Onsite position in Edmonton, Alberta. Apply Online For daily job updates, you can also join our WhatsApp group. urlJoin WhatsApp Grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/KCmWoqPlxWvAZmyXLcd8or

The role involves supporting full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities for the Government of Alberta. Key tasks include processing journal entries, performing bank reconciliations, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes.

Candidates must have hands-on experience with advanced Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP, and a strong understanding of accounting principles. Experience with SAP Finance (FI) and ERP implementation is considered a significant asset.

• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Journal Entries
• Account Reconciliation
• Month-end Closing
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• SAP Finance (FI)
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Data Migration
• ERP Implementation
• Financial Controls
• Audit

• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Data & Analytics

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 21, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level