Finance Coordinator

at  City of Kawartha Lakes

JOB BRIEF

This position coordinates financial matters related to Operating and Capital functions and ministry programs in various departments within the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Employment Status:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree in accounting or business administration
• Minimum 5 years of related progressive experience with provincially-funded programs, preferably in a municipal environment
• Accounting designation such as Certified General Accountant, Certified Management Accountant or Chartered Accountant, or ability and willingness to obtain
• Working knowledge in budgeting, banking and general accounting functions
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to deal with multiple demands
• Possess and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and personal attributes as described in the key performance competencies outlined below
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications, audio/video conferencing, the internet and any other related software
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence or the ability to frequently attend work related activities at various sites within the municipality or at other sites within Ontario
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, an acceptable Criminal Record Check will be required

• Administer general accounting functions for various City departments in collaboration with staff and Finance supervisors
• General ledger reconciliations including bank and clearing accounts
• Conduct monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation of accounts, investigate variances and implement corrective adjustments
• Analyze data, research and forecast trends that may impact future costs; ensuring full entitlements from funding sources
• Support the financial activity of grants
• Issue monthly billings, including calculations to municipal partners and Provincial and Federal agencies, record and release security deposits and Letters of Credit, balance receipts
• Upload financial information to the City accounting system
• Produce and present financial reports to operating managers, Directors, Agencies and Boards ensuring accurate and timely external reporting to funding sources
• Compile year-end working papers and statements, month end closing checklists, journal vouchers and reports; acting as primary contact for all audit queries
• Assist with internal controls and external audits
• Troubleshoot and resolve database software issues in cooperation with Information Technology staff; addressing concerns, testing enhancements / upgrades, recommending improvements, ensuring support and training to all users
• Assist in budget preparation of operating and capital budgets and ministry programs
• Write draft Standard Operating Procedures resulting from continual business process review including documentation of scope and implementation for audit purposes
• Coordinate the work of junior staff, as required by the supervisor