Financial Administrator

Job Information

Job Title: Financial Administrator

Ministry: Elections Alberta

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Ongoing Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: June 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM MT

Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Finance 1E

Salary:  $2,297.14 bi-weekly to $2,986.13 bi-weekly or $59,955.35 to $77,937.99 annually

About Us

Elections Alberta is an independent, non-partisan office of the Legislature. Elections Alberta is responsible for administering provincial elections, by-elections and referenda. Our mission is to serve Albertans as an independent election management body committed to the administration of modern, transparent, and accessible democratic processes that ensure the integrity and enhance the value of Alberta’s electoral system. Elections Alberta is a non-partisan office of the Legislative Assembly.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Budget Officer, you will be responsible for the preparation and processing of the Elections Alberta invoices and financial accounting transactions, conducting necessary reconciliation's, including investigation and resolution of differences.  You will aide in contract and procurement processes and tracking and reconciling contract payments as required.  You will be responsible for timely processing of payments to election and enumeration staff and vendors and assist with payroll processing when required. You will assist in reviewing departmental financial policies and procedures, recommending changes where necessary. You will also assist with training of election workers and RO office staff on payroll and expense management and policies.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business or Commerce majoring in accounting or a related field plus minimum of 2 years related experience or equivalent.
• Canadian CPA or a desire to obtain a Canadian CPA is considered an asset.
• Experience with Financial Statements preparation is considered an asset
• Experience in accounting standards including generally accepted accounting principles.
• Advanced skills in technology and software such as 1GX, Payworks, Power BI, Excel, Word and computerized accounting and database programs.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates organizational skills and the ability to plan and prioritize daily activities to meet business objectives.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to discover, develop and adopt new and innovative methods and technologies.
• Ability to work independently, apply professional judgement and make decisions as appropriate, while recognizing when issues need to be taken to the Senior Budget Officer for resolution.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of stakeholders in a non-partisan manner.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan: 1st Choice Benefits Package and Health Spending Account
• Pension: Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Successful candidates may be eligible for our Hybrid Work Program
• Successful candidates may be eligible for our Hours of Work Averaging Arrangement

Notes

This position is exempt from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE). Final Candidates will be required to undergo a Police Information Check. We thank all applicants for their interest in this job opportunity. Applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only candidates seleted for interviews will be contacted. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.