Accountant
City of Edmonton’s Financial Services Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Accountant. City of Edmonton’s Financial Services Department oversees budget planning, revenue management, and financial reporting for municipal operations. It ensures transparent and efficient financial practices to support city services and infrastructure projects. By implementing strategic fiscal policies, the department optimizes public funds for community development and service delivery in Edmonton. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Edmonton
Department: Financial Services
Position: Accountant
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $85037.980 – $106761.530 yearly
Employment Type: Temporary/Full time
Talent Acquisition Consultant: RM/MZ
Classification Title: Accountant – 8Hours
Union: CSU 52
Location: Edmonton, AB
Shift: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Job ID: 50093
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of Degree from a recognized post secondary institution in Accounting
Experience: Candidates should have three years of progressively responsible accounting experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should exhibit the ability to take initiative, think logically, problem solve independently, and complete detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess a recognized Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA), ideally within the public sector environment
- The candidates should have experience in capital or project accounting and a working knowledge of financial systems, such as SAP
- The candidates should demonstrate considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, reporting requirements, and practices
- The candidates should possess strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial operational staff
- The candidates should have strong technical proficiency with Excel and Google Suite
- The candidates should have experience in the preparation of a variety of complex and diverse financial statements and reports
- The candidates should be capable of communicating effectively and maintaining working relationships with all levels of management and non-management personnel
- The candidates should demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
- The candidates should align with Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies as outlined by the organization
- The candidates should be aware that the weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change in the future. Any adjustments will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton or Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide technical and professional advice, offering departments professional accounting guidance on financial policies and procedures
- The candidates should be able to maintain the General Ledger by preparing, researching, and managing journal entries, reconciliations, funding analysis, and related functions
- The candidates should be able to maintain the Fixed Asset System, ensuring the financial integrity of the Fixed Asset Module and applying appropriate capitalization rules and policies
- The candidates should be able to prepare and organize year-end working papers, handle departmental financial statement preparation, and perform other related year-end duties
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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