Financial Systems and Reporting Specialist

Job title: Financial Systems and Reporting Specialist

Company: County of Grande Prairie No. 1

Job description: Company DescriptionThe County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.Job DescriptionAs a Financial Systems and Reporting Specialist, you will coordinate the management (installation, implementation, integrity and security) of all financial systems and financial reporting across all software platforms within the organization.Join our growing team in Grande Prairie, Alberta!Financial Systems:

• Planning, coordinating, testing and implementation:

• Yearend closes for Questica, Caseware and Unit4.
• Upgrades to Questica, Caseware and Unit4 as they are released in collaboration with Information Systems.
• Other maintenance of Questica, Caseware and Unit4 as required to ensure software is functioning.
• System design changes due to business process changes as required.
• Test reported issues to determine cause and work to resolve the issue either in house or with contracted support assistance.
• Work directly with software support and/or service desk to resolve tasks from start to finish.
• Work on integrations between financial applications in collaboration with Information Systems.
• Participate in the design, development, research and acquisition of new or upgraded finance systems to ensure user needs are met.
• Work with Information Systems to ensure system requirements are met for new software or changes in existing.
• Research and conduct demonstrations of enhancements to existing software to support process efficiency and opportunities for improvements.
• Write technical documentation which serve as guidelines for procedures, processes, integration and training for users.
• Represent finance on any new software implemented by other County departments to assess impact to Finance, if any.
• Train other employees on use of financial systems, and internal controls.

Financial Reporting:

• Work with team to design, build and test new required reports that are consistent across all financial software platforms, including budgeting.
• Maintain existing reports to ensure integrity is intact after process changes and upgrades are implemented. Perform checks and balances.
• Ensure integrations that transfer data between financial systems is accurate, complete and reliable.
• Research and conduct demonstrations of enhancements to reporting tools to support process efficiency and opportunities for improvements.

QualificationsYou will have a Computer Science and Technology Diploma or Degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and at least 2 years of experience. A Chartered Professional Accountant Designation would be a strong asset. In addition, you’ll bring the following:

• Working knowledge of IT practices.
• Experience writing SQL queries.
• Experience using various report building/data visualization tools such as Microsoft Report Builder, Power BI, etc.
• Experience implementing data integrations between systems using a mix of methods including file based (csv, xml, etc.) and API based integrations.
• Experience in business analysis/data analysis.
• Familiarity of accounting concepts and financial reporting compliance standards.
• Ability to work cooperatively with users, teams, and work units across the organization.
• Ability to listen to and consult with users to identify needs, requirements, and standards.
• Ability to provide technical information, advice or training to users in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to plan and organize assigned work effectively while dealing with conflicting demands, changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems financial software.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs on financial software.
• Ability to assess situations, judge the complexity of issues and initiate appropriate action.
• Ability to evaluate and implement software upgrades and enhancements.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies, procedures and processes.
• Willingness and ability to keep informed of and adapt to developments affecting related technology, hardware, software through ongoing training and education.

Additional InformationWhat We Offer:The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including benefits, pension and vacation. We actively support professional development opportunities and foster an engaging work environment.This permanent full-time position entails a 35-hour work week. Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4:30 with some overtime as required.Closing Date: November 27, 2024Pay rate: $57.03 to $67.09 per hour.Applicants with lesser experience and qualifications may be considered. Salary will be commensurate with experience.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.

Expected salary: $57.03 – 67.09 per hour

Location: Clairmont, AB

Job date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:21:21 GMT

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