Municipal Accountant

Job title: Municipal Accountant

Company: Rural Municipalities of Alberta

Job description: Posted on: Dec 5, 2024Posted by: Town of EdsonSummaryThe JobAre you an experienced accounting professional with a passion for accuracy, financial strategy, and collaboration? The Town is seeking a Municipal Accountant to join our Finance Department. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this pivotal role involves generating non-routine journal entries, completing complex reconciliations, and providing high-quality financial information to support decision-making. You’ll play a key part in recommending and implementing improvements to policies, procedures, and financial controls, fostering a spirit of continuous improvement across the organization. With a strong focus on customer service, you’ll support various departments, the public, and your team by delivering exceptional service and promoting financial excellence.The CandidateYou will serve as a coach and mentor, contributing to the professional growth across the organization. Beyond daily accounting responsibilities, you’ll assist in aligning financial plans with strategic priorities and supporting smooth operations within the Finance Department. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your professional judgment and expertise in a collaborative and innovative environment. If you’re ready to make an impact and help shape the Town’s financial future, we invite you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our team.In addition to the above, we require applicants to possess:

• 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 2-4 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.
• 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.

About the Town of Edson and our teamEdson’s growth over the years is based on the rich natural resources in the region. We have a steady and viable economy now and into the future. Enjoy the vast and beautiful trail system throughout the community, take in some local history at the Galloway Station Museum, enjoy some of the great recreation and culture programs offered through our Community Development team, and embrace a lifestyle that lets you reconnect with the things that matter the most.We may be biased, but we think that our team is really special, and we are looking for the right fit! Every person at the Town of Edson works with a community pride that is hard to replicate elsewhere. Working with this team is so much more than bringing a skill, it is bringing a passion and dedication to the service you deliver while taking pride in what you do every day.What do we offer?CompensationThe wage range for this position is $92,400, to $114,700, per year, however, this is negotiable for the right candidate. Candidate placement within the range during the first six months on the job is dependent on experience and available budget.BenefitsThis position also offers a robust benefits package, which includes:

• A generous vacation package
• A $400/year Active Living Allowance
• Sunlife benefits through Alberta Municipalities, and
• An excellent defined-benefit pension plan through LAPP

How do you apply?Please submit your resume and cover letter, quoting competition #EDSOM-202414, by December 17, 2024. In your cover letter, tell us about yourself, what you value, and why you’re interested in this position. We will review applications as they come in and schedule interviews as needed.Send your cover letter and resume to:Email:Closing date: December 17, 2024Be sure to quote Competition Number: EDSOM-202414Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides assistance to the Finance Manager in providing guidance and support to all Finance Department staff to ensure smooth operations in the department and finance functions within other departments.
• 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.
• Provides support to all departments and the public through excellent internal and external customer service.
• Act as a coach and mentor to colleagues in Finance and across the Town, working with teams to train and develop financial procedures.
• The Municipal Accountant will also be involved in a wide variety of the Town’s accounting functions.

Requirements

• 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 2-4 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.
• 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.

Expected salary: $92400 – 114700 per year

Location: Edson, AB

Job date: Sat, 07 Dec 2024 01:28:34 GMT

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