Welcome to Brazeau County, the heart of west-central Alberta! Brazeau County is a land where industry and commerce join forces with outdoor recreation adventures and western culture to create a vibrant and thriving community. 'Welcome Home' is the motto for Brazeau County and we mean it! Brazeau County is a fantastic place to make your home. With a growing economy, beautiful countryside, excellent recreational opportunities and friendly people, we are conveniently located within reach of Edmonton and Red Deer. For more information about Brazeau County and the beautiful Drayton Valley, please visit www.brazeau.ab.ca
About the Opportunity:
Brazeau County has an exciting opportunity for an Assessment/Taxation Coordinator to join our Finance team. Under the direction of the General Manager of Finance, this position provides general support to the Finance Department by maintaining the taxation and assessment roll in an up-to-date and accurate manner.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Maintaining the taxation and assessment roll and handling the Assessment Appeal Board Hearings
- Oversees maintaining and processing of the computerized assessment/tax roll
- Oversees the preparation of tax notices and assessment notices
- Handles tax recovery proceedings and updates status of caveats
- Prepares documents for tax sale and complete the tax sale process
- Assists and responds to general inquiries relating to taxes, assessments and other related matters
- Assists with the risk management process
- Maintaining and processing of County insurance policies
- Assist with the direction and control of the Risk Management Committee
- Oversees the monthly Accounts Receivable process and provide guidance
- Oversee the monthly utility process and billing
- Oversee and review daily cash receipting procedures and posting to the general ledger
- Provide other support by:
- Providing coverage for accounts payables when required
- Assists in the preparation of year-end reports, financial statements, schedules, working papers, reconciliations and continuity schedules, etc., as related to tangible capital assests
- Research and find provincial and federal grant funding and complete the necessary documents
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Professional accounting designation or working toward the professional accounting designation
- Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience
- Working knowledge of professional accounting principles/practices and the Public Sector Accounting Board standards (PSAB)
Additional Job Information:
Posted Date: May 17, 2019
Closing Date: May 31, 2019