Accounting Analyst II

WCB-Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

WCB-Alberta is seeking a highly skilled Accounting Analyst II to join their team in Edmonton. In this temporary full-time role, you will provide financial insights and compliance, enhance reporting processes, and support junior analysts. This position offers competitive salary, flexible work schedules, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible schedules

Hybrid work opportunities

Professional certification support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive financial business experience.
• Experience with IFRS accounting standards.
• Ability to automate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely financial results and analytics in line with IFRS standards.
• Create and maintain working papers with analysis on financial results.
• Evaluate business cases for accounting treatment and budgeting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Data management

Education

University degree in Business, with a focus on Accounting and Data Analytics

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerQuery, PowerPivot, PowerBI)

Workday Adaptive Planning

PeopleSoft

Job description

As an equal opportunity employer, we are looking to build a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our clients and the customers we serve. Learn more about working for WCB at Careers - WCB Alberta

Job Title:

Accounting Analyst II

Job Type:

Temporary Long Term (Fixed Term) / Full time

Job Location:

Edmonton, Alberta

Accounting Analyst II
Financial Reporting and Compliance

Edmonton, Alberta

Temporary, Full Time

Do what you love and still have time for life . Using new tools and technologies, you can be a part of WCB-Alberta ’s work evolv ing our processes and service deliver y to our customers . If you ’re passionate about digital transformation and have experience in applying frameworks for evaluation, continuous improvement and risk assessment, you’ll fit right in.

People are the heart of everything we do.

Your eye for numbers and people-first mindset make you a great addition to our team . As a highly motivated problem solver, who is curious, learn s quickly and adapt s to new challenges; you will thrive in this role. With opportunities for professional certification and supportive, accessible leadership, you can be part of something formative and exciting while you progress on your career path.

How you’ll make a difference:

Combine your strong analytical skills to interpret many different sources of information with your ability to communicate effectively across all levels of staff, management and external partners. When matched with your strong client focus, you will be a part of influencing and managing change effectively in this role.

If you value service, care, excellence and fairness , and want to be part of a passionate, collaborative team doing meaningful work , join us in shaping the future with financial insights. Together, we’re refining how our organization makes informed, people- centred decisions and processes.

Your responsibilities:

• Provide timely financial results and analytics in line with IFRS accounting standards .

• Create and maintain working paper s , providing thoughtful analysis and insight on the status and trends of financial results .

• O ptimize your work utilizing data tools to automate the transactional aspects of your working papers .

• Analyze and interpret data for organizational procedures, policies, and workflows, s erv ing as liaison between staff and management .

• Deliver monthly and annual accounting support and financial analysis to operational departments.

• Provide mentorship, accounting assistance and support to junior analysts as well as other departments .

• Contribute to financial reporting compliance activities by participating in internal control initiatives and financial governance projects .

• Evaluate business cases and contracts to provide strategic insight s on accounting treatment, budget ary implications and financial risk.

Your experience and skills:

• Have a u niversity degree in Business , with a focus on Accounting and Data Analytics .

• CPA designation is required . Candidates nearing completion of the CPA designation may be considered.

• At least 3-5 years of progressive financial business experience , including wor king with complex accounting transactions, navigating through change, mapping business processes and identifying opportunities for improvement .

• Knowledge of accounting policies and practices (IFRS), internal controls and financial governance practices.

• Experience with enhancing financial reporting through automated solutions.

• Advanced Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerQuery , PowerPivot, PowerBI ) skills are essential .

• Proficiency working with Workday Adaptive Planning and PeopleSoft would be considered an asset .

• Solid understanding o f data management concepts .

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, plan and organize required tasks to meet deadlines.

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical staff , and the ability to present analys e s in a clear and concise format .

• Strong interpersonal, customer service and consulting skills .

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work through priorities and support deliverables.

• Ability to learn quickly when faced with problems and ambiguity.

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills , as well as creativity in identifying options and solutions .

• Ability to remain composed when faced with unexpected problems and to work effectively through stressful situations.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive salar y , a comprehensive benefits package, flexible schedules and hybrid work opportunities that foster a healthy work-life balance . Take the next step in your career and help us change lives . For more information, please see our Employee Handbook on our website www.wcb.ab.ca/careers .

SALARY: Grade 11 Start Rate: $ 83,185 to Job Rate : $ 97,826

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour , religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions and wages.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Closing Date: June 24, 2025