Finance Agent

Job Information
Job Title: Finance Agent 
Job Requisition ID: 86328
Ministry: Justice
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Two (2) Temporary salaried with an expected end dates of approximately one (1) for 12 months and one (1) for 2 years. 
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 18, 2026
Classification: Administrative Support 5 
Salary: ​$2,192.15 to $2,773.77 bi-weekly ($57,215 - $72,395 per year) 

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Ministry of Alberta Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Collaborating with its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. 

To find out more about our department follow this link: https://www.alberta.ca/justice.aspx.

Family Support Order Services (FSOS) helps families achieve their court ordered support obligations. FSOS includes the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) and the Child Support Recalculation Program (RP). We are committed to providing fair, impartial, supportive, informative, and courteous service.

Role Responsibilities

Are you highly motivated with excellent communication and organizational skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced office environment? If so, the Maintenance Enforcement Program has an exciting opportunity for you!

Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP), a part of the Family Support Order Services (FSOS) Branch, has opportunities for two highly motivated individuals with excellent interpersonal skills to provide a wide variety of financial functions within the Revenue Program Support unit.

Responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited too):

• Batching, verifying, posting and reconciling individual file payments
• Performing bank deposits, arranging for transfer of funds, and reconciling the Program's petty cash as needed. 
• Analyzing and investigating inconsistencies/inaccuracies relating to banking and client transactions, and determining corrective action
• Analyzing and auditing daily and monthly reports to ensure accuracy and integrity of process financial transactions
• Administering the general ledger accounts
• Preparing financial voucher adjustments
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders to provide or obtain client financial information 
• Performing accurate filing of financial transactions and reports
• Notifying clients and stakeholders of updated financial and banking information 
  
• The successful candidate will have:
  
• Understanding of general office, accounting and filing principles/practices
• Knowledge of banking practices, generally accepted accounting principles and department records management regulations
• Knowledge of computer-based systems and software, including: Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Information Management System (MIMS), and web-based applications
• Ability to analyze financial/banking information/data accurately and calculating adjustment entries with precision
• Ability to comprehend and interpret financial documents and to make decisions based on relevant factors and individual case facts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well-developed analytical and interpretive skills
• Ability to respond to client questions calmly, tactfully and with diplomacy
• Ability to handle stress in a high-volume environment
  

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable Albertans? If so, apply today!

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position. 

Qualifications

High School diploma with a minimum of three (3) years progressively related experience in a banking environment and/or claims processing environment is required. 

Equivalencies may be considered:
Diploma and a minimum of one (1) years related experience, Certificate and a minimum of two (2) years related experience.

Required

• Please outline how your experience relates to the qualifications in detail in your cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Your written ability will be assessed through this document.
• Experience working with financial documents. 
• Experience working with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, and Excel).

Assets

• Experience posting and reconciling individual file payments.
• Experience working with general ledger accounts.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Hours of work:  Monday – Friday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (36.25/week).
Positions currently available:
One (1) temporary salaried position with an expected end date of twelve (12) months. 
One (1) temporary salaried position with an expected end date of two (2) years.
Location: John E. Brownlee Building, 10365 – 97 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3W7.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
Candidates will be required to take a written assessment.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary

Links and information on what we have to offer

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) 
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
  Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resoures for information. 
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Krista Lammie at krista.lammie@gov.ab.ca.