Position Purpose Summary
This is a support position within the Corporate Finance and Treasury team that maintains day-to-day financial operations of the County which is inclusive of customer service responsibilities and accounts payable.
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE
The following are required in this position:
Knowledge
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of frequently asked questions, policies, procedures, and practices pertaining account payable and receivable administration.
- Solid understanding of internal controls and their importance in relation to financial processes and accounting.
Education and Qualifications
- A minimum of 1 year of related work experience in an office, finance, or accounting environment and completion of financial and accounting certificate or diploma, or a minimum of 3 years work experience in a finance or accounting environment without a formal education. Preference given to those with more experience.
Other Skills or Abilities
- Ability to read, follow, and understand processes, procedures, and policies to perform work in accordance with expectations.
- Ability to apply a forward-thinking approach while working to ensure that processes are efficient and operating as intended.
- Ability to take initiative, be independent, resourceful, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team environment or independently.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate in writing or verbally, in a clear, objective, logical and sensible manner.
- Well-developed customer service skills.
- Proficiency when using all Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, etc.).
Related Experience
- Education or direct experience working in financial accounting software.
The following are considered assets or preferences in this position:
Knowledge
Education and Qualifications
- A financial or accounting degree or working towards completion would be considered an asset.
Other Skills or Abilities
Related Experience
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