Accountant I

Posted on: Jan 7, 2025

Posted by: Strathcona County

Summary

The 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.

Key Responsibilities

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 task where necessary

Requirements

Qualifications and 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

Job Type

Full Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$77,131.60 - $96,405.40

Closing Date

January 2, 2025

Posting ID: 29420

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