Accounting Services Coordinator

Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Services, the Accounting Services Coordinator is responsible for all areas relating to accounting, financial reporting and taxation. Devon prides itself as an “Employer of Choice”, and supports and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all its employees. The Town of Devon offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Please submit your resume complete with cover letter for the Accounting Services Coordinator position by email to AAllim@devon.ca or drop them off in person at the Town of Devon Municipal Office at 1 Columbia Ave. West, Devon.

This competition closes on Monday, July 30, 2018

Key Responsibilities Include:

The Accounting Services Coordinator is responsible for:

All areas relating to accounting, financial reporting and taxation

Assisting in the maintenance of procedures and guidelines to ensure accurate and timely financial statements and reports

Supervision, leadership and direction of frontline staff

Ensuring the timely and accurate processing in all areas of Reception, AP, AR, Utilities billings and the professional conduct of staff

This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities

Requirements:

Education:

Minimum of Accounting or Business Diploma

Experience:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years accounting experience in a computerized environment, preferably in a municipal government or public sector setting.

The successful candidate may also have:

A record of maintaining a strong, positive working relationship with coworkers

A CPA or pursuing a designation would be an asset

Strong supervisory and analytical skills

A demonstrated ability to prioritize workload in a multi-faceted office environment

A demonstrated ability to be well organized

A demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of billing practices and procedures (i.e. water and sewer, gas)

A demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision

Knowledge of municipal accounting an asset

Knowledge and/or experience with accounting software. Experience with Diamond Great Plains would be an asset

Strong customer service skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Prime Skill and Attributes

Positive attitude with an ability to be flexible and adapt to change

Ability to provide customer service to those he/she comes in contact with in a friendly, open and professional manner

An integral part of the Town’s team; a person with high ethical standards and an open, honest, consistent style of working cooperatively with others

Proactive and progressive - An innovator with a progressive, outgoing, mature style and a friendly, approachable attitude. Takes initiative to analyze business processes and recommend changes for enhancements and/or improvements. Has the ability to implement change

A willingness to pursue learning opportunities for personal growth and advancement

Employer Contact:

Name: Town of Devon Human Resources Email: AAllim@devon.ca

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: June 04, 2018
Closing Date: Jul 30, 2018