Financial Analyst

Aplin; Okotoks; Remote; CAD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin is partnering with a public sector Calgary organization to recruit a Financial Analyst for a 6-month contract. This hands-on role supports financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts receivable, and day-to-day operations, within a small, collaborative finance team.

The position is remote but requires Calgary-area residence with occasional site visits. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting/financial analysis, strong Excel, and GAAP/PSAB knowledge.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly related accounting, financial reporting or financial analysis experience.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business or a related field; equivalent education and experience will also be considered.
• Strong general accounting knowledge with experience working with the GL, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Experience with accounts receivable and invoicing.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Microsoft Business Central experience is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of GAAP and/or PSAB is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reporting.
• Complete general ledger entries, reconciliations, and account corrections.
• Prepare bank and other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarterly, and year-end reporting activities.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and variance reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and account adjustments.
• Support full-cycle accounts receivable, including invoicing, payments and account reconciliation.
• Investigate account discrepancies and inquiries and follow through on required adjustments.
• Coordinate payments, fund transfers, and other finance-related transactions.
• Support year-end audit working papers and financial schedules.
• Work closely with internal departments and external stakeholders on financial matters.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, process documentation, and finance projects as required.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounts receivable

General ledger

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

We’re partnering with a public sector Calgary organization to recruit a Financial Analyst for a 6-month contract.

This is a hands-on role within a small, collaborative finance team and will support a mix of financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts receivable, month-end activities, and day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate can step into a busy environment, work independently, has excellent communication skills and can get up to speed quickly.

This position isremote; however, candidates must be located in Calgary or the surrounding area, as occasional visits to local locations willbe required.
Start date is ASAP.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reporting.
• Complete general ledger entries, reconciliations, and account corrections.
• Prepare bank and other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarterly, and year-end reporting activities.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and variance reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and account adjustments.
• Support full-cycle accounts receivable, including invoicing, payments and account reconciliation.
• Investigate account discrepancies and inquiries and follow through on required adjustments.
• Coordinate payments, fund transfers, and other finance-related transactions.
• Support year-end audit working papers and financial schedules.
• Work closely with internal departments and external stakeholders on financial matters.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, process documentation, and finance projects as required.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of directly related accounting, financial reporting or financial analysis experience.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business or a related field; equivalent education and experience will also be considered.
• Strong general accounting knowledge with experience working with the GL, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Experience with accounts receivable and invoicing.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Microsoft Business Central experience is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of GAAP and/or PSAB is an asset.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.