financial administrator

Government of Canada; Smithers; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada seeks a financial coordinator with a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience in budget management and financial operations. The candidate will manage budgets, oversee payroll, and monitor financial systems. Strong skills in MS Office and computer technology are essential. The role is on-site with no remote option, based in Smithers. Benefits include a health care plan and training opportunities.

Benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Variable or compressed work week

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related financial experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial operations and budget activities.
• Plan and control budget and expenditures.
• Review budgets and financial reports for specific projects.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures.
• Monitor financial control systems.

Skills

Computer and technology knowledge

MS Excel

MS Office

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Xero

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Consulting firm

Budgetary responsibility

• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Responsibilities Tasks

• Coordinate the organization’s financial operations and budget activities in order to optimize financial performance
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Review budgets and financial reports for specific projects
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Monitor financial control systems
• Manage contracts
• Oversee the collection and analysis of financial data
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Manage cash
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration

Supervision

• Working groups

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Xero

Area of work experience

• Ecology
• Software development

Additional information: Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program