Accountant Finance

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta

$97K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
  • 2+ years of relevant experience post-CPA
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Problem solving and research capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial documents and reconciliations.
  • Ensure accurate revenue and expense recognition and allocation.
  • Act as the accounting liaison for departments and provide financial support.
  • Analyze financial data, forecasts, budgets, and variances for leadership.
  • Assist with annual audit support including documentation preparation.
  • Research and recommend updates on accounting standards and compliance needs.
  • Provide training on accounting processes and support for team members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
As an Accountant, Finance, you will play a critical role in financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance activities. Working closely with leaders across the organization, you'll provide trusted financial guidance, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to process improvements that strengthen financial operations and accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Financial Reporting:
    • Prepare month, quarter-end and year-end working papers, accounting adjustments, journal entries and reconciliations.
    • Ensure accurate revenue and expense recognition, including operating cost allocation.
    • Review month-end/or quarter-end working papers and post journal entries prepared by accounting support staff.
  • Analysis & Business Support:
    • Serve as the accounting liaison for designated departments and programs, providing financial expertise, guidance, and support.
    • Review financial results, forecasts, budgets, and variances, identifying trends, risks and exceptions for leadership review.
    • Analyze current and past financial data and prepare reports, projections, and recommendations.
  • Audit & Compliance:
    • Support the annual audit process through the preparation of working papers, financial statements, and other documentation.
    • Research updates to accounting standards and financial reporting requirements. Recommending process improvements as appropriate.
    • Review and process compliance activities, including GST filings, T4 slips, and credit card refunds; and oversee CRA correspondence.
  • Process & Controls:
    • Provide training and support to team members on accounting processes, systems, and financial reporting requirements; and act as backup for other accounting team members as required.
    • Contribute to accounting-related procedures, finance policies, and honorarium & expense packages.
    • Develop and maintain financial reports, models, job costing methodologies and the Chart of Accounts to support organizational and program requirements.
  • Investments:
    • Assist with special projects, process improvements, and system changes.
    • Support accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, and financial analysis related to CPSA's investment portfolio.
    • Investigate and resolve discrepancies with investment advisors.


QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with specialization in accounting
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
  • 2 years of post-designation CPA related experience


Preferred Qualifications and Experience

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Microsoft Office 365, with strong Excel skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills
  • Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities
  • Demonstrated problem solving and research abilities
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Solver Cloud, PowerBI and CoreIntegrator would be an asset


SALARY
The annual salary for this position is $97,562 and includes a comprehensive benefit package including pension plan.

Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this position by telling us how your relevant work experience has prepared you to undertake this role. A submission without a cover letter will not be considered.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check satisfactory to CPSA.

We thank all candidates for their interest in CPSA. Only those selected to move forward in our selection process will be contacted.

By applying to this position, you are confirming you possess either a Canadian Citizenship, permanent resident, status, or valid work permit.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm MST on August 25, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is identified.

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