Csv Financial Analyst - Red Deer, Canada - The City of Red Deer

The City of Red Deer

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Red Deer, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Opportunity:

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for a
Community Services Financial Analyst. Community Services is a broad and exciting division.

It serves our citizens with services such as water, waste and electrical utilities, transit, fleet, recreation, public works, parks and community development services.

The environment is fast-paced, complex and relies on analytical and critical thinking minds to thrive.

This position works as part of The Community Services Business Excellence team to provide financial guidance and expertise to staff and leadership.

The position balances day to day responsibilities such as reconciliations, analysis and reporting with unique opportunities such as project participation, and input to policies and procedures.

This position focuses on supporting the operations of utility rate model maintenance and analysis.

A high degree of initiative and independence is required in performing these duties while supporting the Department and the Division.

If you enjoy the strength of a team and are an analyst at heart, with an accounting designation or perhaps working on the road to your professional accounting designation this may be the right fit for you.

Working knowledge of financial and rate design models and of Job Cost Accounting practices
Knowledge and understanding of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and PSAB (public sector accounting board)
Capable of entering data efficiently and accurately. Knowledge of basic office, accounting and filing procedures and equipment
Expert in Microsoft Excel and proficient in other Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio). Experience required in working with large financial software systems. Experience with JDE, Tempest, City Wide Public Sector, and Infor Hansen Work Management would be an asset
Ability to perform financial and budgetary analyses, prepare complete financial reports and complex account reconciliation
Able to problem solve and communicate, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work independently and to demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness in achieving business objectives
Ability to prioritize duties efficiently, using considerable discretion and resourcefulness
Ability to process a high volume of information accurately on a daily basis and within tight deadlines
Ability to perform multiple tasks independently and in teams, some of which may have competing priorities

Affiliation:

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Remuneration:

$41.96 to $44.17 per hour.

Hours of Work:

75 hours biweekly as scheduled, Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend work may be required.