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.
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
- Work as a team with other Recreation, Parks and Culture Accountants and cross train their tasks where necessary
- Assist with month end and year end procedures, including financial statements, account reconciliations and various working papers
- 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
Skills and Abilities
- 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
- Excellent time management skills while maintaining quality work, ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work in confidence with senior levels of management
- Able to collaborate as a team with other department Accountants as well as work independently
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
- Knowledge and experience with MS Teams, Oracle and Intelli recreation software would be an asset
- Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to Human Resources and Alberta Employment Standards would be an asset
- Knowledge of cash management and controls would be an asset
Qualifications
- Minimum of an Accounting Diploma and three years of accounting experience
- A professional Accounting Designation would be considered an asset
- Must have own transportation to drive between Strathcona County buildings as needed
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials as noted in the resume.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with their resume.
Thank you for your interest in Strathcona County. We only contact candidates selected for interviews.
Salary Range: $70,073.00 - $91,327.69
In addition to providing a dynamic working environment, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
