KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of financial and administrative policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles
• Specific knowledge in the areas of budgeting processes, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledgers, bank reconciliations and year-end financial procedures
• Knowledge of payroll systems and procedures and an understanding of payroll deductions and remittances.
• Familiar with computer hardware and accounting software.
• Skilled in decision making
• Familiarity with, and sensitivity to, the people and cultures of the division.
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Effective organizational skills
• Ability to use computerized accounting programs, word processing, advanced spreadsheet skills, email and the Internet
• Skilled in time management

TYPICALLY, THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE ATTAINED BY:

The above knowledge, skills and abilities would typically be attained by education in a professional and university level accounting program with at least one year work experience in an intermediate position would also be necessary to attain the required qualifications. The person should also be bonded or eligible for bond application.

Please refer the Job description for details