Senior Financial Analyst

NetworkPedia; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NetworkPedia is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to provide hands-on accounting, financial analysis, reconciliation, reporting, and controls support within a complex organization. The candidate will leverage strong Excel expertise, ERP experience (SAP), and solid knowledge of accounting standards to manage financial transactions and assist with audits.

The role emphasizes independent work with cross-functional collaboration, process improvements, budgeting, forecasting, and ERP-related

Qualifications

• 15+ years applying accounting principles and standards.
• 15+ years advanced Excel experience (PivotTables, VLOOKUP).
• 14+ years financial reporting experience.
• 14+ years data analysis and complex datasets.
• 14+ years with ERP systems (SAP).
• 13+ years accounting systems, processes, budgets, internal controls.
• 14+ years handling accounting figures and records.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of transactions.
• Analyze data to identify variances, trends, risks.
• Investigate and resolve accounting/system issues.
• Support accounts receivable, revenue, payroll transactions, inter-unit accounting.
• Prepare documentation for audits and working papers.

Skills

Accounting principles

Advanced Excel

PivotTables

VLOOKUP

Financial reporting

Data analysis

ERP systems (SAP)

Internal controls

Audit support

SharePoint Online

Data migration

ERP implementation

Education

Business Administration/Accounting/Finance (post-secondary)

Tools

SAP

SharePoint Online

Job description

Work Arrangement: Primarily Remote; Occasional Onsite Meetings

Employment Type: Contract – 12+ Months, with Potential Extension

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to provide hands-on accounting, financial analysis, reconciliation, reporting, and financial controls support within a complex organization.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, advanced Excel capabilities, experience with ERP systems, and the ability to independently manage financial transactions, reconciliations, reporting activities, and audit-related requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis, account reconciliations, and journal entry activities.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including month-end and year-end processes.
• Review and validate financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Analyze financial data to identify variances, trends, discrepancies, and potential risks.
• Investigate and resolve accounting and financial system issues.
• Support accounts receivable, revenue, payroll-related transactions, and inter-unit accounting activities.
• Prepare documentation, reconciliations, and working papers for internal and external audits.
• Apply accounting principles, financial controls, and applicable accounting standards.
• Develop and maintain financial procedures, documentation, reporting tools, and process improvements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Work with business stakeholders to gather and analyze financial information.
• Support financial system enhancements, data migration, data conversion, and ERP-related initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience applying accounting principles and accounting standards.
• 15+ years of advanced Microsoft Excel experience, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and similar functions.
• 14+ years of experience performing financial reporting and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial statements.
• 14+ years of experience performing data analysis, including profiling, validation, reconciliation, troubleshooting, and analysis of complex datasets.
• 14+ years of experience working with ERP systems such as SAP.
• 13+ years of experience working with accounting systems, including processes, budgets, and internal controls.
• 14+ years of experience accurately calculating, posting, correcting, and managing accounting figures and financial records.
• Relevant post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with business stakeholders.

The provided skill matrix also identifies SharePoint Online experience and experience applying financial audit, controls, reconciliation, or financial systems governance principles to large-scale data migration, data conversion, or ERP implementation projects as important qualifications.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SAP or other enterprise ERP platforms.
• Experience supporting financial audits and implementing financial controls.
• Experience with large-scale ERP implementations, data migration, or data conversion.
• Experience with SharePoint Online, including collaborative spreadsheets.
• Experience developing and improving financial processes and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting systems, and financial governance.

Work Arrangement

• Primarily remote within Alberta.
• Candidates should be located within approximately 3 hours' driving distance of the designated work location.
• Occasional onsite attendance may be required for meetings or work sessions with reasonable notice.
• Any required onsite meetings will generally be within the candidate's Alberta travel range.

Why Join Us

• Work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment
• Professional growth opportunities and training support
• Inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace culture

About NetworkPedia

NetworkPedia is a certified women-owned technology and talent solutions company, providing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, managed services, and specialized recruitment across North Americas and beyond. Our mission is to empower organizations with secure, scalable, and innovative technology while building inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.

As a trusted partner, we deliver expertise across networking, cloud, IT service management, and security operations, along with staffing solutions for niche technology roles. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all our hiring practices and ensure that our opportunities are open to all qualified applicants, without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.