Financial Analyst - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Kelly Wong | Controller

About the Role
Reporting to the Controller, the Financial Analyst assists with completing Amii's full cycle accounting and financial transactions.

The Financial Analyst ensures that the books and accounting records are kept in accordance with GAAP, transactions are in compliance with Amii financial policies & procedures and are documented and supported.

The Financial Analyst completes projects and provides assistance whenever necessary including assisting with the annual audit.

The role focuses on achieving excellence in three main accountabilities:

Stakeholder Satisfaction
Financial Accuracy
Ensuring Compliance with Amii Policies & Procedures, Internal Controls & GAAP

Required Skills / Expertise

Key Responsibilities:

Assists with monthend and yearend closing
Reconciles various accounts and identifies errors and anomalies; finds sources of errors and recommends action to resolve
Reviews & processes invoices, employee expense claims, & claims on weekly payment runs
Maintains internal controls: communicates with the People Leader to review and assess internal control issues and makes recommendations for improvements
Administers payroll
Tracks and prepares monthly invoicing to customers, liaisons between product teams and clients to ensure billings are accurate and timely
Monthly accounts receivable review and followup with customers who have aging unpaid balances
Records Management maintains and improves filing systems and the mapping of chart of accounts in the Accounting Software system
Reviews, analyzes, and monitors financial transactions to ensure accurate financial records are maintained
Communicates with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely responses and resolutions to issues
Maintains confidentiality with respect to personal, corporate, and financial information
Completes ad hoc reporting, financial requests, & projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Degree required in the field of Accounting or Finance or Business Administration and/or equivalent
Minimum 35 years of related experience in enterprise financial environment; experience in a not for profit environment is an asset
Proficient in MS Office environment, excellent data analysis skills and abilities (being an expert in MS Excel would be considered an asset)
Experience with Quickbooks Desktop is an asset
Understanding of GAAP (Generally accepted accounting principles)
Experience performing the payroll function and use of payroll software is strongly preferred
Thorough working knowledge of internal controls and internal control concepts

Attributes and Expectations:

Strong organization, accuracy, attention to detail, and problemsolving skills
Strong relationship building skills and judgment
Ability to prioritize (sometimes conflicting) tasks effectively
Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a constantly changing environment
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and encouraging an environment of cooperation, collaboration, respect, and integrity
Highly selfmotivated with a desire to contribute to the strategic and financial success of the organization
Willingness to learn and develop new skills as needed to support the organization and the role
Operates with the highest standards of integrity and trust
Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Displays an ability to focus on the big picture without losing sight of the details
Maintains confidentiality with respect to personnel, corporate, and financial information

What you'll love about us

A professional yet casual work environment that encourages the growth and development of your skills
Participate in professional development activities
Gain access to the Amii community and events
A chance to learn from amazing teammates who support one another to succeed
Competitive compensation, including paid time off and flexible health benefits
A modern office located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta

About Amii

One of Canada's three main institutes for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, our world-renowned researchers drive fundamental and applied research at the University of Alberta (and other academic institutions), training some of the world's top scientific talent.

Our cross-functional teams work collaboratively with Alberta-based businesses and organizations to build AI capacity and translate scientific advancement into industry adoption and economic impact.

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