Public Works Finance Technician

The County of Vermilion River is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our safety-oriented team as a Public Works Finance Technician. Reporting to the Director of Public Works & Infrastructure, this position is responsible to provide accurate and timely financial reporting on all PW Programs.

For more information, please visit our website: www.vermilion-river.com

A competitive salary and comprehensive municipal benefits package are available. The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check and drivers abstract. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Applications clearly marked: “CONFIDENTIAL – PUBLIC WORKS FINANCE TECHNICIAN” can be submitted by FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2021 to:

Human Resources Manager
County of Vermilion River
4912 – 50 Avenue, Box 69 Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0
Email: hr@county24.com Fax: 780.846.2716

Key Responsibilities Include:

Prepare Capital and Operational budgets in accordance with Business Plans, Service Levels and Policies

Prepare PW monthly financial statements

Financial reporting of PW Programs including Gravel, Dust Control, Rehab, Local Priorities, etc.)

Prepare for annual audit, including year-end transactions, gravel inventory, Shop inventory, etc. as per audit requirements

Job cost PW projects; ensure records control on projects

Assist with process and system flow for job estimates

Assist with contracts, tenders and RFP preparation on projects in accordance with County policies and bylaws

Gravel program financial administration

Dust Control financial administration

Asset Management – assist with implementation, data entry and review

Provide administrative updates to the GPS Monitoring System

Assist with Council reporting and requests

Accept other duties and special projects as assigned

Records Management as it pertains to all functions of this position

Requirements:

Diploma in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Experience in a municipal financial role, preferably in Public Works

Familiarity with Central Square (Diamond/Great Plains) software is an asset

Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience

Excellent data entry, analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail

Must be able to prioritize to meet strict deadlines

Team player with excellent communication skills

Employer Contact:

Name: Human Resources Manager Email: hr@county24.com

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Mar 10, 2021
Closing Date: Mar 26, 2021