Financial Analyst

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high quality services and excellent customer service to residents. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, and encourages Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with a disability to self-declare when submitting their application.We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional to join and work in the Financial Services Division of the City's Corporate Services Department, in the role of a Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Services, the Financial Analyst prepares the month-end and year-end working papers to support the preparation of financial reports and the financial statements. The incumbent assists with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and with the development and preparation of forecasts. The incumbent ensures that accounting procedures are followed and that transactions are recorded properly, and examines and adjusts accounting records accordingly. This position acts as a liaison between the Financial Services Division and other departments within the organization and assists with reconciling the various subsystems to the financial software.Minimum Requirements:An undergraduate university degree in accounting or a related field is required.A minimum of three years of experience in an accounting setting or a related field.The incumbent must be enrolled as a Candidate in the CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) program.Experience in a government setting is preferred.The City of Yellowknife offers a starting annual salary of $89,359, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, and monthly housing and vacation travel allowances totaling $450.Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply, but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr