Financial Analyst (Student)

Invest Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a detail-oriented intern to support its finance team. This role involves managing accounts payable and receivable, assisting with financial reconciliations, and contributing to process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a business student with a strong foundation in finance or accounting, eager to learn and make a meaningful impact. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and creativity, and help shape the future of investment in Alberta. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and gain valuable experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Business student with finance, accounting, or general business major.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, receivable, and journal entries.
• Assist with financial reconciliations and reporting analysis.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Business Major

Finance Major

Accounting Major

Tools

SharePoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Are you a team-orientated individual, do you enjoy a supporting role where you are depended upon for timeliness and accuracy? In this role, you will report to the Controller and be a key member of the Finance team. As a team player, you will be a person who contributes to the building of a positive and energetic team environment. You will be responsible for providing support for key accounting functions to the Invest Alberta Corporation (IAC).

*Anticipated Start Date: Sept 1, 2025. This is an 8-month term*

Primary Duties include:

oManage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entries.

oCode and process travel expense claims in the financial software.

oAssist with monthly and quarterly financial reconciliations.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

oSupport various financial reporting analysis for management.

Education and training:

oAssist in developing and delivering workshops for the Invest Alberta team to promote strong fiscal stewardship.

Process improvement:

oIdentify ways to improve processes and systems.

Projects:

oAssist with finance process improvement projects and software implementation projects.

Other duties:

oPerform additional tasks as required

Qualifications

Ideally, you will be a business student with a finance, accounting, or general business major, and at least second year standing in your program. Your past work experience will demonstrate your proficiency and ability in Microsoft 365 (including SharePoint, Excel, Word, etc.). You will also have strong attention to detail and organization skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and familiarity working with financial models and complex formulas. The ability to prioritize various tasks and meet deadlines is essential, and strong interpersonal skills and professional business writing skills are required.

In addition to the above, you must be able to provide proof of enrollment at a post- secondary institution to qualify for this work term.

About the Organization

Invest Alberta Corporation works directly with investors to attract high-value and high- impact investments to the province. We bring industry, government partners, and economic organizations together to offer seamless services that make it easy for investment to flow into the province. With a strong entrepreneurial culture, we are taking new and innovative approaches to investment attraction.

Our clients come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and so do we. Invest Alberta Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, culture, gender, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic backgrounds or physical abilities.

How to Apply

Interested in being a part of a new, dynamic organization that was designed to have a positive impact on Alberta’s future? If you are looking for an exciting and unique opportunity, to make a difference, and make connections, apply by including a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations.

Anticipated Start Date: Sept 1, 2025. This is an 8-month term

Thank you for your interest in IAC.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

To learn more about IAC & this position please visit: investalberta.ca

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  International Trade and Development

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