Remote Junior Financial Analyst (Contract)

Swim Recruiting

Edmonton

Hybrid

CAD 39,000 - 48,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Swim Recruiting is seeking a contract accounting professional for our public sector client in Edmonton. The role covers full-cycle accounting, month-end processes, and financial reporting. You will prepare journal entries, assist with reconciliations, AP/AR, and variance analysis, and collaborate on budgeting and forecasting.

The position offers remote work with occasional in-office presence. Candidates should have a degree and strong Excel; pursuing CPA 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.
Minimum 1 year of experience creating and using advanced Excel skills such as Pivot table, VLOOKUP etc.
Minimum 2 years of experience with and knowledge of financial transactions ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data, and using Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries.
Assist in preparation of month-end reporting, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations.
Assist in AP, AR, business partner maintenance, capital assets maintenance
Support variance analysis and investigate abnormalities.
Review and analyze accruals and other trial balance accounts, customer collections
Identify and implement process improvements.
Analyze and interpret financial information.
Work with business entities to gather and disseminate information for budgeting and forecasting purposes.
Other duties as required.