Junior Business Analyst, Part-Time

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, joinThe City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. As a Junior Business Analyst, you will assist finance staff with performing various tasks. Primary duties include:

• Participate in completing accounting processes for items such as month end close, reporting and analysis.
• Contribute to refining and improving accounting processes and documentation across different functional areas in Finance.
• Conduct background research on finance related topics such as policies and best practices.
• Assist in preparing presentations, financials reports and other documentation such as training manuals and reference guides.
• Contribute to the completion and execution of special projects.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalency (, GED) and 3 - 6 courses recognized by Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
• Preference will be given to candidate with 2 years of post-secondary education with a major in Business, Accounting or a related field.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or an equivalent financial application would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience and/or working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial and Supply Chain Management (FSCM), SAP Business Objects and Power BI would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and communicate policies, a high attention to detail and excellent communication skills.