Municipal Accountant

at  Lloydminster

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to a manager in Finance, the Municipal Accountant will be responsible for accounting duties that require a high degree of professional judgement, such as:

• Generate non-routine journal entries and complete complex reconciliations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting policies, procedures and financial controls in the spirit of continuous improvement,
• Provide high quality financial information and analyses to support decision making,
• Work closely with management to ensure financial plans and strategies align with the organization’s goals

The Municipal Accountant will be involved in a wide variety of the City’s accounting functions but will have a special focus on Inventory and Payroll accounting.
The Municipal Accountant will act as a coach and mentor to colleagues in Finance and across the City, working with teams to train and develop financial procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A graduate from a recognized post-secondary institution with a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting or Finance is mandatory.
• A minimum of 4 years relevant accounting experience is mandatory.
• A designated Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or candidate and other relevant post-graduate credentials will be considered in the absence of the minimum relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency with computers including an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting concepts, financial systems, data, and internal controls to ensure the accuracy, existence, and completeness of financial data.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and take initiative on finding solutions for complex problems. This will include a willingness to take on leadership opportunities and lead projects independently.
• Communication skills with the ability to be clear and concise both verbally and in written correspondence with all levels of staff, and external stakeholders or partners.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Successful applicant must provide proof of qualifications.
  Applicants with international education will be required to include an Academic Credential Assessment with application.

• Generate non-routine journal entries and complete complex reconciliations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting policies, procedures and financial controls in the spirit of continuous improvement,
• Provide high quality financial information and analyses to support decision making,
• Work closely with management to ensure financial plans and strategies align with the organization’s goal