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Department AccountantStrathcona County • Sherwood Park, Quebec, Canada
Department Accountant

Department Accountant

Strathcona County • Sherwood Park, Quebec, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Description

The Department Accountant (Accountant I) is responsible for ensuring financial planning monitoring and reporting functions occur effectively and confirm to applicable policies and procedures. This position provides expertise to the department in managing the annual operating budget by providing information and advice of a financial nature to the Department Managers and Supervisors.

This posting is for 1 temporary full-time position up to 18 months

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the preparation of the department operating budget and financial statements
  • Review budget information to meet deadlines and comply with approved policies procedures and guidelines
  • Measure actual to budget variances to predict and recommend future operational targets and budgets
  • Monitor reconcile and maintain operations accounts to ensure expenditures are in line with approved budget policies and procedures
  • Provide monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting for Managers and Supervisors
  • Assist with month end and year end procedures including financial statements account reconciliations and various working papers
  • Develop department business processes for grant application tracking and reporting of grant funding claims and status updates
  • Compile and update various accounting reports provide analysis and recommendations
  • Assist with department cash handling procedures internal controls and audits
  • Work as a team with other Recreation Parks and Culture Accountants and cross-train their tasks where necessary

Qualificationsand Skills:

  • Advanced knowledge of accounting budgeting and financial principles
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills using accounting principles and Strathcona County policies
  • Strong organizational interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Exceptional time management skills with the ability to maintain quality work meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work confidently with senior levels of management
  • Skilled in collaborating with team members and working independently
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (Xlookup IF statement pivot tables)
  • Familiarity with MS Teams Oracle and Intelli recreation software is an asset
  • Minimum of an Accounting Diploma and three years of accounting experience
  • A professional Accounting Designation is considered an asset
  • Must have own transportation to travel between Strathcona County buildings as needed
  • Knowledge of cash management and controls is an asset

Conditions of Employment:

  • Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Who We Are:

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canadas most livable community where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity respect safety collaboration and accountability.

Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes:
    • Extended health and dental coverage
    • Health and wellness spending account
    • Life and disability insurance
    • Retirement and pension programs
    • Earned day off program
    • Employee and family assistance program
  • Commitment to employee development through internal and external training and development opportunities
  • Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive respectful and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.





Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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