BFA Accountant Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 51348)

Description

Do you have what it takes to combine your financial expertise with quick business decisions to provide financial advice and stewardship? Do you possess the skill set to ensure resources are utilized and aligned to delivering the best value for each dollar? If so, read on!
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position is responsible for delivering activities associated with the preparation of complex financial analytics and contributing to the development of financial recommendations or advice provided to clients in support of their operations.

What will you do? 

• Provide financial analytics, strategic support and consultative services to business partners, facilitating a culture of strong financial governance and stewardship over the operating budget
• Actively partner with various teams across the organization to assist with ad-hoc reporting, analysis and decision support as required
• Prepare variance analysis on financial results, including comparisons to budget, projections and historical trends
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for branch operating expenditures and revenues
• Prepare operating budgets, perform budget consolidations and update and maintain information in the City's budgeting system
• Perform financial analysis to assist in the development of operating budget proposals, business cases and council reports
• Support the Senior Accountant and Finance Manager in providing advice and guidance to operational business partners
• Review and recommend process changes to reduce errors, streamline process and manage risk
• Ensure adherence of financial practices to City policies and procedures
• Perform additional related duties as required