Financial Advisory Associate

Job Responsibility:

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NOTE: This is a temporary position ending on or before January 4, 2024 with the possibility of extension.

NOTE: This competition is limited to current salaried NAIT staff.

The Department of Financial Reporting is seeking an energetic team player with sharp problem-solving abilities, excellent analytical and investigatory skills, high attention to detail, effective organizational and time- management skills, and comfort working both independently as well as part of a team.

Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst - Grants and Donations, this position will assist with the processing, monitoring, reporting, and analysis of grants and donations. The primary focus of this position is to ensure the compliance, accuracy and integrity of financial reporting related to grants and donations, in addition to the provision of quality client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Financial Analyst in the delivery of financial services to clients including accounting and financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting.
• Maintenance and tracking of externally funded projects within portfolio responsibility.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to grants and donations.
• Prepare account reconciliations including investigation, analysis, and correction.
• Prepare required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as well as assist with pulling any auditor requested data.
• Maintain compliance with policies and procedures.
• Participate in continuous process review and improvement.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong accounting knowledge and experience is essential, particularly Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) related to grants, funding sources, donations, and deferred revenue.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter with excellent attention to detail, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills (preference for pivots and other advanced functions).
• Proficiency with various software applications (preference for experience in PeopleSoft Finance, Microsoft 365 applications, Salesforce).

Qualifications:

• 2-year Accounting Diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in an intermediate accounting position, post-diploma, is essential.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in public sector or educational environments.

Remuneration : $57,932.94 - $73,528 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Finance/Accounting Assistant ll).

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

At NAIT, people matter.

We're proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. NAIT is committed to advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people, immigrants, and people with disabilities.

What we offer

We've created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

Additional requirements

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

Accommodations

NAIT is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don't hesitate to contact us if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please contact us via email at View email address on ca.edajobs.com.

We thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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