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The City of Wetaskiwin
Welcome to the home of possibility! Do you want to be a part of a different kind of local government? We are a diverse and eager team that knows it can be done better, and we are doing it! Wetaskiwin is a collaborative and inclusive place where we share ideas for making things better and turn these ideas into actionable plans. Our values are Trust, Resourcefulness, and Integrity. Here, we cultivate well-being through our team’s dedication to building positive, trusting, and fulfilling relationships.
Located only 35 minutes south of Edmonton and 55 minutes north of Red Deer, the City of Wetaskiwin provides all the amenities and quality of life of an urban- rural center.
The Opportunity
This position serves as a key contributor to the municipality’s fiscal stewardship, ensuring the sustainable management of public resources. It provides high-level analytical support across the full financial cycle, including the development of multi-year operating and capital budgets. The incumbent is responsible for delivering insightful financial reporting, coordinating year-end audit requirements, and driving long-term financial planning initiatives. Additionally, the Financial Analyst identifies and implements workflow optimizations to enhance departmental efficiency and internal controls.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Ensure the strategic goals of Council, Senior Leadership, and the Department are met through effective financial and policy planning, monitoring, reporting, and the provision of timely and accurate financial advice and analysis.
Create and maintain partnerships with all City departments to assist them with their financial requirements.
Prepare and review account reconciliations, project accounting, and performance reporting for departments.
Complete capital reporting, grant reporting, revenue recognition, and funding for projects.
Assist with calculating the funding gap for the operating and capital plans.
Prepare and review month-end and year-end entries.
Ensure the project sub-ledger is reconciled to the general ledger.
Prepare and review the capital components of the financial statements and the financial information return.
Ensure accurate project setup and maintenance that aligns with the budget, off-site levy model, and funding sources.
Ensure all capital projects are accurately carried forward annually.
Ensure that the developer's contributed assets are record