Financial Analyst

NetworkPedia; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NetworkPedia is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to support full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, and analysis. You will work with accounting and business teams to ensure accurate information, support month-end processes, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting.

Qualified candidates have a degree in a relevant field, extensive Excel experience, and knowledge of SAP FI; CPA in progress is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in IT, Computer Science, Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and Canadian public-sector accounting standards, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience using advanced Microsoft Excel functions such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• 12+ years of experience handling financial transactions and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data.
• 12+ years of experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, account reconciliation, and error identification.
• 10+ year of experience with SAP Finance (FI), including financial postings, invoice processing, and integration with procurement/supply chain.
• 12+ years supporting diverse financial operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and support month-end accounting activities.
• Assist with month-end financial reporting, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Support AP, AR, business partner maintenance, and capital asset maintenance.
• Review accruals and trial balance accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Support customer collections and related financial activities.
• Perform variance analysis and identify areas requiring further investigation.
• Analyze and interpret financial information to support business decisions.
• Work with business teams to gather information for budgeting and forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.
• Support financial operations and reporting requirements across the organization.
• Perform other accounting and financial analysis duties as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (IT/CS/Business/Accounting/Finance/Supply Chain)

CPA designation (pursuing)

Tools

SAP FI

Job description

We are seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to support full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, and financial analysis activities. The successful candidate will work with accounting and business teams to ensure accurate financial information, support month-end processes, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and support month-end accounting activities.
• Assist with month-end financial reporting, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Support Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), business partner maintenance, and capital asset maintenance.
• Review accruals and trial balance accounts and investigate discrepancies or abnormalities.
• Support customer collections and related financial activities.
• Perform variance analysis and identify areas requiring further investigation.
• Analyze and interpret financial information to support business decisions.
• Work with business teams to gather information for budgeting and forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.
• Support financial operations and reporting requirements across the organization.
• Perform other accounting and financial analysis duties as required.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in IT, Computer Science, Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and Canadian public-sector accounting standards, or equivalent.
• 10+ year of experience using advanced Microsoft Excel functions such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• 12+ years of experience handling financial transactions and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data.
• 12+ years of experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, account reconciliation, and error identification.
• 10+ year of experience with SAP Finance (FI), including financial postings, invoice processing, and integration with procurement/supply chain.
• 12+ years supporting diverse financial operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a CPA designation.
• 2+ years applying financial audit, financial controls, reconciliation, or financial governance principles to large-scale data migration, data conversion, or ERP implementation projects.
• Experience working in public-sector or highly regulated financial environments.
• Experience supporting process improvement and financial systems governance.