Capital Assset Accountant

Job title: Capital Assset Accountant

Company: Rural Municipalities of Alberta

Job description: Posted on: Dec 17, 2024Posted by: Town of DidsburySummaryDidsbury is a town of 5,268 residents, located 80 kilometres north of Calgary. We sit approximately halfway between Calgary and Red Deer and an hour’s drive to the Rockies. Didsbury offers small community living with big city amenities just a short drive away.Didsbury is a family-focused community with four schools, a hospital, public library, and robust recreational facilities, including a newly renovated 2-surface arena, 5-lane swimming pool, 4-sheet curling rink, ball diamonds, Skate Park and numerous playgrounds and pathways. The top industries in the community include Agriculture, Construction, Real Estate, Professional Services and Transportation.Key ResponsibilitiesThe candidate should have experience in asset management, grant writing and financial accounting related to capital assets. The Capital Asset Accountant is responsible for the coordination of capital asset initiatives including leading the development and implementation of an asset management program, capital asset accounting, financial planning and the annual capital budget process. The Capital Asset Accountant works with all departments to build asset management knowledge to support consistent and sustainable decision-making related to the Town’s capital assets.This opportunity is best suited to those who have a strong devotion to public service, are team-oriented, self-motivated, innovative and results driven, and able to work with minimal supervision.RequirementsRequired

• Post-secondary degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent
• Asset Management Certificate
• Experience working in Catalis ERP, or similar
• Thorough knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Board regulations and tangible capital asset accounting best practices.
• Thorough knowledge of municipal accounting and budgetary principles, practices and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of financial accounting and experience recording journal entries
• Competitive grant writing experience

Desired

• Experience working in Asset Management software
• Experience working with GIS programs

Expected salary:

Location: Didsbury, AB

Job date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:52:21 GMT

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