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Transactional Accounting Analyst

Post Date

Jul 02, 2025

Location

Edmonton,
Alberta

ZIP/Postal Code

T5H0E9
Canada
Sep 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Accounting / Finance

Req #

CAL-787093

Pay Rate

$30 - $37 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Transactional Accounting Analyst to support the day-to-day accounting operations related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions for various power generation assets across Canada. This is a 6 month contract, with a hybrid work scheduling requiring 3 days per week in office. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and fast-paced power generation company in Edmonton, AB.

Responsibilities include:
- Create journal entries, billings, and financial reports to ensure accuracy and proper legal entity alignment using Oracle and BI tools.
- Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis in Excel
- Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Investigate financial discrepancies with customers (e.g., AESO, BC Hydro, IESO) and collaborate with commercial teams.
- Support Joint Venture financials with year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter comparisons.
- Investigate AP/AR discrepancies and ensure correct classification of capital vs. maintenance expenditures.
- Participate in standardized review processes using checklists and internal training tools; provide operational support to analysts as needed.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; working towards their CPA/CMA
- 2+ years of transactional or plant accounting experience, including
- 3+ years of overall accounting experience
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Industry background in energy or power generation
- Proficient in Oracle ERP (AR/AP/GL) and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Transactional Accounting experience with a power generation company
- Knowledge of CSOX controls and internal accounting processes.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.