Job InformationJob Title: Financial Analyst Job Requisition ID: 84921Ministry: Transportation and Economic CorridorsLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: OngoingScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: July 17, 2026Classification: Finance 1Salary: ​$2,366.06 to $3,079.52 bi-weekly ($61,754 - $80,375/year)     The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, click here.   The Alberta Public Service (APS) is taking a One Finance approach to the delivery of financial services. Financial services include the delivery of financial planning, reporting and operations, as well as ongoing engagement with policy and program areas to provide strategic decision-making support. There are three top leadership priorities that support this One Finance approach: proactively supporting our talent across the finance community; providing collaborative and responsive services to our business partners; and actively engaging in continuous improvement of the way we support each other and do business within our teams and across the entire finance community. To learn more about the Government of Alberta finance community and how you can make a positive difference in the lives of Albertans, we encourage you to visit our Finance Career Hub for more information.   To learn more about Transportation and Economic Corridors and what it has to offer, follow this link: Transportation and Economic Corridors | Alberta.ca.  Role Responsibilities   As a member of the Financial Operations team, the Financial Analyst role plays an integral role in supporting the ministry's financial operations by providing information, advice, and operational expertise in the administration of the Procurement Card (P‑Card) program, Vendor Maintenance and Expense Claims. This includes clarifying expense eligibility, resolving transactional issues, training staff on system processes and ensuring appropriate segregation of duties within financial systems.   The role requires sound judgment, creativity, and analytical thinking to interpret financial policies, troubleshoot complex issues, and develop practical solutions for both internal and external clients. The incumbent must be able to assess unique situations, apply policy consistently and communicate recommendations clearly to stakeholders at all levels.     Job Responsibilities:

Conduct compliance reviews by analyzing samples of financial transactions to ensure adherence to legislation, departmental policies and established financial controls. Review and analyze transactions posted to various GL accounts to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and appropriate use of funds, cost centers and WBS elements. Prepare journal entries to correct errors and Reconcile GL accounts related to P‑Card and expense claims. Act as the primary contact for vendor master data, overseeing vendor set‑ups, changes and deletions. Provide information and documentation to auditors throughout the year. Support ministry's financial reporting requirements including compiling quarterly financial information, public disclosures, and year‑end reporting and audit.

    Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.  APS Competencies   Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.   Creative Problem Solving – Trouble shooting concur related challenges around the proper treatment of expenses, consulting with representatives from Service Alberta and Reduction of Red Tape to ensure procurement card and expense reports are processed properly and within the set time-lines. Compiling these learnings and sharing them with clients and peers. Systems Thinking – Analyzing key accounts, building systems to recognize uncharacteristic transactions and unbalanced accounts so issues can be identified and resolved in advance of period deadlines. Drive for Results – Work with other staff who have input into the quarterly compliance reporting to ensure findings are represented in the report and work with partners to identify and resolve non-compliance issues. Agility – Action vendor management requests following policy under a tight timeline, reacting to ever changing situations. Build processes to address more routine requests and transfer this knowledge to stakeholders.   This link will assist you with understanding competencies.  Qualifications   Requirements:

Two-year diploma in a related field plus 2-years related experience; or equivalent.

    Equivalency: Directly related education considered on the basis of 1-year of education for 1-year of experience     Assets:

Experienced in preparing adjusting journal entries, reconciling General Ledger accounts and identifying and correcting discrepancies related to procurement cards and employee expense claims. Use of accounting and/or other software to support data manipulation and reporting (i.e. SAP, Oracle, Concur). Knowledge of the Government of Alberta's applicable legislation (e.g., Financial Administration Act, Fiscal Planning and Transparency Act, Government Organizational Act and Alberta Public Agencies Act). Understanding the application of accounting policies, practices, and theories (GAAP) and Knowledge of Public Sector accounting Standards (PSAS). Proven ability to conduct detailed compliance reviews of financial transactions, ensuring adherence to legislation, organizational policies and established financial controls. Experienced in supporting quarterly and annual financial reporting processes, public disclosures, year-end close activities and audit deliverables while meeting strict deadlines.

    A cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your previous work experience aligns with the qualifications and competencies required. Please provide clear examples of how you meet the criteria and skills required in your cover letter. Failure to provide a cover letter will lead to the application being screened out. A cover letter will be one of the ways to assess communication skills of candidates.   In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.   Please also clearly outline your educational credentials, including the type of credential obtained (e.g., Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or certificate) and the field of study.   Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.  Notes   Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week    Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).   Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.     What we offer:

Working for the Alberta Public Service Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) Alberta Public Service Benefit Information Professional learning and development Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

 How To ApplyApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) (https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.   Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact PSC.FTA@gov.ab.ca.