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Accounting Technician – Taxation

Posted on: Aug 20, 2024
Posted by: Leduc County

Summary

The opportunity

Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Accounting Technician – Taxation to join our team. Reporting to the Manager – Accounting Services, this exciting opportunity administers and maintains the tax processes. Through a solution-oriented approach, the accounting technician contributes to the execution of the department’s deliverables.

About you

You are a team and relationship builder who promotes a safe, collaborative and professional work environment. You are committed to continuous improvement, customer service, innovation and supporting Leduc County’s vision of growing a vibrant and spirited community.

You enjoy working with people, have an eye for detail and have a proven track record for producing reports and documents in various business formats that are error free and grammatically correct. You are approachable and provide consistent, professional customer service while dealing with ongoing change, regular interruptions and the pressure of deadlines.

If you are adaptable, methodical, write and speak with ease and excel under pressure, keep reading because we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Perform all tax related functions, including the preparation of annual tax notices, calculation and notification of penalties, assessment adjustments, tax collection, tax certificate processing and tax notification registration and discharges.
    • Reconcile assessment changes to tax rolls.
    • Prepare and process the monthly Tax Installment Payment Plan.
  • Assist with the tax recovery processes, including preparation of the tax sale listing, monitoring agreement payments and assisting with advertisements.
  • Provide property tax information to the public, property owners and lawyers, responding to general and specific inquiries.
  • Research and carry out special projects, studies and reports as assigned.
  • Assist with accounts payable/receivable, utilities and cash receipting as required.
  • Provide backup to the Accounting Technician – Utilities, Accounting Clerk – Cash Receipting and Administrative Assistant/Receptionist – Finance as required.
  • Adhere to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
  • Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

What you need to succeed

Must-have

  • An accounting diploma and three years of accounting experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools and other database and spreadsheet applications.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with municipal operations and knowledge of rural communities is an asset.
  • A combination of education and experience may be considered.

What’s in it for you

Our leadership team values your voice, input and is committed to your growth and success. We are committed to be our best and hire the best!

We offer a competitive annual salary of between $63,502 – $79,378, flexible work options that include: a one day/week hybrid work from home; earned day off (EDO) program and others, a 100% employer-paid comprehensive benefits package, municipal pension plan, and a starting three-weeks vacation allocation.

The opportunity is for 18 months full-time and is 35 hours per week scheduled Monday to Friday, with some extended hours to meet operational requirements. The office is located at 101-1101 5 St. Nisku, AB.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted on our website at careers.leduc-county.com to be considered. This opportunity will remain open until September 6, 2024.

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

Job Type

No job type mentioned.

Employer Contact

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Salary Range

$63,502 - $79,378

Closing Date

September 6, 2024
Posting ID: 27466
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