Junior Financial Analyst, Public Sector Edmonton

Tim's Financial; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully equipped workspace

Public sector experience

Comprehensive onboarding

Consistent schedule

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to support a government client in Alberta. The role focuses on full-cycle accounting, month-end processes, financial reporting, and variance analysis in a structured public sector environment.

On-site in Edmonton, you will gather and share key financial data across entities for budgeting and forecasting, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with provincial requirements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or related field with hands-on full-cycle accounting experience.
• Resumes must clearly describe all relevant experience within the specific context of the job or project and show MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY dates.
• Provide three professional references for similar accounting work, most recent first.
• Successful candidate must pass a standard criminal record check prior to start.
• Willingness to complete required internal training courses (FOIP, Security/Cybersecurity, Information Management, Respect in the Workplace).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately.
• Assist with month-end reporting, bank reconciliations, and general account reconciliations.
• Support AP, AR, vendor records, and capital asset tracking.
• Conduct variance analyses and review accruals and trial balance accounts.
• Assist with collections and maintenance of financial records.
• Disseminate financial data across entities for budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Financial analysis

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Excel

Education

Post-secondary accounting/finance

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Randstad Canada is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to support a government client in Alberta. The role focuses on full-cycle accounting, month-end processes, financial reporting, and variance analysis in a structured public sector environment.

On-site in Edmonton, you will gather and share key financial data across entities for budgeting and forecasting, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with provincial requirements.