Accounting Analyst II

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

Job summary

A public service organization in Edmonton is seeking an Accounting Analyst II to enhance financial reporting and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, 3-5 years of experience in financial roles, and strong analytical skills. This is a temporary full-time position offering a competitive salary and supportive work culture focused on diversity and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible schedules

Hybrid work opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive financial business experience.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and internal controls.
• Experience with automated solutions for financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely financial results and analytics in line with IFRS accounting standards.
• Create and maintain working papers with analysis on financial results.
• Analyze and interpret data for organizational procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Customer service

Project management

Teamwork

Education

University degree in Business (Accounting/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 Alberta Careers - WCB Alberta

Overview

Job Title: Accounting Analyst II

Job Type: Temporary Long Term (Fixed Term) / Full time

Job Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Role: Accounting Analyst II – Financial Reporting and Compliance

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Status: Temporary, Full Time

What you’ll do: Do what you love and still have time for life. Using new tools and technologies, you can help evolve WCB-Alberta’s processes and service delivery to our customers. If you’re passionate about digital transformation and have experience applying frameworks for evaluation, continuous improvement and risk assessment, you’ll fit right in.

Our culture: 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, learns quickly and adapts 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 strong analytical skills to interpret many sources of information with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of staff, management and external partners. With a strong client focus, you will be part of influencing and managing change 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 papers, providing thoughtful analysis and insight on the status and trends of financial results.
• Optimize your work utilizing data tools to automate the transactional aspects of your working papers.
• Analyze and interpret data for organizational procedures, policies, and workflows, serving 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 insights on accounting treatment, budgeting implications and financial risk.

Your experience and skills

• University 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.
• 3–5 years of progressive financial business experience, including working 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.
• Strong data management concepts and analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize, plan and organize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical staff and present analyses clearly.
• 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, with creativity in identifying options and solutions.
• Ability to remain composed under pressure and work effectively through stressful situations.

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible schedules and hybrid work opportunities that foster a healthy work-life balance. For more information, please see our Employee Handbook on our website.

SALARY: Grade 11, Start Rate: $83,185, 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: September 16, 2025