Summary of Desired Qualifications: (for additional requirements, please refer to job description)
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Post-Secondary education in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration
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Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or confirmed enrolment, at a senior level, in a program to attain a CPA designation, is preferred.
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General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles/Public Sector Accounting Standards with more than five years of related experience of which two are at a senior level. A demonstrated general knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Municipal legislation is considered an asset.
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A minimum of two years supervisory experience in an accounting environment is preferred. Responsible for training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, and monitoring job performance
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Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Experience using Vadim iCity financial software is considered an asset.
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Ability to communicate effectively, liaise with other departments, prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, be detail-oriented and demonstrate exceptional critical thinking skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment and to exhibit courtesy, tact and diplomacy in dealing with the public, department officials and other members of staff, and to adhere to confidentiality requirements at all times.
Salary range for the position is $76,721 - $90,336 per annum based on a 35 hour work week with an attractive benefits package.
Township of Muskoka Lakes
Box 129, 1 Bailey St
Port Carling Ontario
Canada P0B 1J0
