Job Title
Senior Financial Accountant
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Job ID
309833
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
 
 
 
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
 
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. 
 
As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will be part of a team providing financial expertise and support to a business unit or group of business units. Working as a partner, you will use your understanding of a business unit's operations to help with achieving its financial goals and business objectives. Primary duties include:
  • Work with business unit representatives to collect, analyze and review information and provide explanations to prepare operating and/or capital budgets, budget status reports and monthly management reports, executive summaries, year-end and periodic financial statements, as well as forecasting variance projections.
  • Support Finance Lead and Finance Coordinator to prepare operating and/or capital budgets, budget status reports and monthly management reports, executive summaries, month-end/ periodic/ year-end financial statements, as well as forecasting variance projections.
  • Work with business units to review and analyze internal financial controls, risk management and business processes as required.
  • Review and analyze expenses, revenues, recoveries.
  • Perform variance analysis by thorough quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Perform position budgeting and reconciliations.
  • Participate on project teams or provide subject matter expertise to project groups as required.
 
Qualifications 
  • At least 13 accounting courses recognized by CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant).
  • At least 4.5 years of experience in a complex and highly computerized accounting environment.
  • Technical accounting skills including analyzing budgets and year-end financial statements and working papers.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) is required.
  • Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial and Supply Chain Management (FSCM), Human Capital Management (HCM) and Hyperion (Budget Planning and Reporting); Oracle SmartView for MS Office will be considered assets.
  • Creative thinker demonstrating analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong communication skills with customers and operations, and experience handling sensitive information.
 
Pre-employment Requirements 
  • Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
 
 
 
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Finance 
Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months) 
Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
Compensation: Pay Grade 9 $37.79 - 50.55 per hour 
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day 
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle. 
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week 
Audience: Internal/External 
Apply By: May 21, 2024
 
Job ID #: 309833