Must Haves: Relevant post-secondary education in the areas of business administration, accounting or finance, Acceptable education includes degrees, diplomas and certificates. 3 years Work experience creating and using advanced Excel skills such as Pivot table, VLOOKUP etc. 3 years Experience creating and managing project forecast and actual budgets. 3 years Experience reviewing and validating vendor invoices against contract terms and processing payments using SAP or similar ERP systems (e.g., 1GX, Oracle etc...). 3 years Experience using accounting principles and Canadian public sector accounting standards or equivalent 3 years Experience using SAP and Ariba for contract workspace management. 3 years Experience working in accounting systems creating processes, managing budgets, and internal controls 3 years The ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records. Nice to Haves: 3 years Experience with trade agreements, Financial Administration Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Public Works Act. 3 years Experience drafting, reviewing, and managing vendor contracts in a complex environment. 3 years Experience documenting business processes, procedures, standards and guidelines. 3 years Experience exercising resourcefulness when making recommendations on highly technical or complex business issues without formal guidelines or precedents. 3 years Experience with and knowledge of financial reporting ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial statements, and using Microsoft Excel. 3 years Experience with process improvement, documentation and requirement gathering 3 years Experience working with business areas and vendors to define audit requirements and implement remediation actions for compliance gaps 3 years Experience working with Information Technology accounting and processes 3 years Ability to evaluate cost models, contract risks, and pricing structures 3 years Strong analytical, decision-making and organizational skills Yes/No - Experience with the Government of Alberta financial system (1GX) Key responsibilities will include: 1. Financial Operations Support Prepare monthly financial forecasts, integrating actual results, trends, and projected expenditures. Validate, process, and track vendor invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract terms. Prepare and submit monthly accrual entries to support accurate period?end financial reporting. Produce monthly budget updates and contract spend reports, highlighting variances and spending trends. Support governance reporting requirements by preparing accurate, timely financial and operational data. 2. Contract Management Functions Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and accurate financial coding. Prepare and maintain Service Entry Sheets (SES) in 1GX (SAP Ariba) ensuring timely approvals and accurate documentation of goods and services received. 3. Project Auditing Support Develop, maintain, and update process documentation related to financial and contracting workflows. Manage project records in accordance with corporate records management standards and retention policies. Manage and respond to audit?related inquiries, information requests, and documentation needs from internal and external stakeholders. 4. Cost Analysis & Modeling Develop cost models and conduct cost analyses to support budgeting, planning, and operational decision?making. Analyze historical and forecasted data to identify financial trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Prepare clear, data?driven insights and recommendations for leadership. #LI-TF1
