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Accountant (Treasury Branch)

Accountant (Treasury Branch)

City of KelownaKelowna, BC
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$44.28 hourly
Job description

Position Details

Posting Information Posting Number CK53305P Position Title Accountant (Treasury Branch) No. of Staff Required 1 Position Type FT If Term position, enter length of Term in months NA Position Groups CUPE Civic Division Financial Services (DV124) Department Financial Planning (DP126) Branch Treasury (BR295) Organizational Information Purpose of your Position - Non Union Classification Summary - Union We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our Financial Services team! This position is situated within the Treasury department of Financial Planning. The Treasury department is responsible for managing the investment and debt portfolios, overseeing the utilization of reserves, developing financial models and formulating funding strategies.

This role will join our amazing team of Accountants who prepare summaries of accounts, perform analysis and reporting, balance and reconcile statements, prepare journal entries, deliver financial reporting, provide accurate and efficient financial functions and assist the public with municipal transactions. Our Accountants review and analyze various financial reports and initiate corrective action; Accountants also direct the work of other financial services staff and train and advise other staff and customers on accounting functions, policies and procedures. Duties - Union

  • Analyzes accounting and operating procedures and initiates improvements.
  • Reviews, advises and participates in the day to day processing of financial records.
  • Trains and advises other staff and customers on accounting functions, policies and procedures.
  • Provides special projects accounting services requiring coordination with other departments. and agencies, including grants and other recoveries.
  • Prepares complex reconciliations on sub-ledgers and account balances.
  • Directs the work of other financial services staff.
  • Reviews and analyzes various financial reports and initiates corrective action.

Results and Activities - Non union Credentials - Union

  • Experience with financial modelling, financial software systems, internal controls, preparing complex financial statements and, budgeting, municipal accounting and auditing would be an asset.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling is highly valued.

    • Option 1

  • Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting experience with a minimum of two (2) years at the Accounting Technician level of experience or higher.
  • Minimum of ten (10) CPA PREP Modules (6 in Accounting or Finance) plus Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.

    • Option 2

  • Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
  • Minimum of twelve (12) CPA PREP Modules (6 in Accounting or Finance) plus Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.

    • Knowledge - Non Union Skills & Abilities - Non Union Competencies

  • Responsibility / Accountability
  • People Management
  • Computer Literacy
  • Attention to Detail

    • Posting Text Physical Demands Special Instructions to Applicant Additional Hiring Information Pay Rate Starts at $44.28 per hour Posting Date 08 / 06 / 2024 Closing Date 08 / 27 / 2024 Days of Work Monday to Friday Standard Hours per Day 7 Hours of Work 8 am to 4 pm Work Location CITY HALL Specify Work Location

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

    • Optional Documents

  • References
  • Other Document 1
  • Other Document 2
  • Other Document 3