Financial Analyst, Reporting and Payroll

CASA Mental Health; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health organization in Alberta seeks a Financial Analyst responsible for financial reporting and payroll support. Ideal candidates will have a background in accounting with at least three years of progressive experience, and must exhibit strong attention to detail and confidentiality. This permanent, hybrid position offers comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid health insurance and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits

Employer-paid health benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Defined contribution pension plan

Paid wellness days

Parental leave top-up

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of progressive accounting experience; payroll experience beneficial.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various financial reports to government and external funders.
• Assist with payroll related account reconciliations.
• Provide business support to program managers with financial inquiries.
• Perform month end duties such as preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer focused

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Sage 300

Job description

A Rewarding Career at CASA Mental Health

Are you passionate about creating hope for children, youth and families? At CASA Mental Health, every role contributes to our vision of a community where all children and youth are empowered to thrive.

Job Details

Salary range: $62,464 up to $93,167
Vacation: 20 days per year
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: Edmonton, CASA Downtown
Union: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Status: Permanent
Hybrid work arrangement

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for financial reporting and analytical duties, with other duties including supporting the Payroll Coordinator to ensure accurate processing and accounting of payroll information and payments from the payroll system into Sage.

This is a sensitive position which requires a great deal of independence and diplomacy while ensuring confidentiality is maintained when required.

The Financial Analyst, Reporting and Payroll, will:

• Prepare various financial reports to government and external funders (AHS, AB Health, AB Education, etc.).
• Prepare AGLC annual financial reports and monitor expenses throughout the year.
• Prepare monthly internal financial reporting package to management.
• Assist with payroll related account reconciliations (pension, benefits, vacation and flex spending accounts).
• Assist with processing bi-weekly payroll GL export from payroll system and import to SAGE for reporting.
• Maintain confidential information by adhering to legal and ethical standards.
• Serve as backup for making bank deposits and other ad hoc duties as required.
• Perform forecasting, variance analysis and follow up with program or departmental areas.
• Provide business support to program managers with any financial inquiries or concerns.
• Prepare the financial statement package for the Finance Committee.
• Prepare annual pension information return and T1030 charity tax return.
• Assist with annual budget preparation.
• Perform month end duties such as preparing journal entries (expense allocations, salary reclassifications, payroll accruals, etc) and account reconciliations.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail and accuracy, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism while working with other department team members.
• Customer focused, willingness to learn, effective time management and organizational skills.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in accounting or related field.
• Minimum three years of progressive accounting experience, payroll experience is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Experience with Sage 300 is beneficial.

Conditions of Employment

• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.

Your Well-Being Matters

At CASA, we know a career in mental health is more than just a job, it's a calling. That's why we take care of the people who make that care possible. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and the support you need to rest, recharge and continue making a difference.

What We Offer:

• Employer‑paid health and dental benefits, including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 annually in mental health services.
• Flexible Spending Account that allows you choose between Health Spending, Personal Spending, your RRSP or CASA Pension Plan.
• Defined contribution pension plan with generous employer match.
• Five paid wellness days plus a holiday break in December to spend time with loved ones.
• Paid time off for illness, bereavement, moving and education.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave top‑up so you can spend precious time with your new addition.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of employee discounts.
• Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Learnings Day.
• Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events, team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families across Alberta? Apply today.

Closing Date

December 2, 2025

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 25-219