Accountant 17
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Job Description
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Division: Corporate Financial Services
Department: Finance
Term: 1 Temp Full Time position(s) available for approximately 18 months.
Closing Date: 03/28/2023
Labour Group: CUPE 59
Posting: 2030
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Accounting Coordinator II, this position performs professional accounting duties.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares, or assists with the preparation of, financial reports and analysis.
- Acts as a technical resource for the clerical, operations and accounting staff, as required.
- Provides direction, as necessary, to ensure proper accounting processes are completed accurately and within the required time-lines.
- Assists with the maintenance of records and reports in the job cost system; analyses actual costs and revenue; reconciles actual costs to estimates, and submits reports to the Accounting Coordinator, as required.
- Reviews, compiles and maintains accounting documentation for the management and approval of contractual commitments.
- Fulfils the tangible capital asset reporting requirements for the assigned divisions.
- Assists with the preparation of capital and operating budgets.
- Participates in systems design and implementation and business process reviews, ensuring adequate internal controls are present.
- Assists with reporting and preparing claims for projects which are cost-shared with senior governments and/or their agencies.
- Establishes and maintains liaison, as directed, with the Corporate Financial Services Department to solve and rectify accounting problems.
- Assists with the administration and accounting functions of the Department.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Possession of a professional accounting designation; i.e. C.M.A., C.G.A. or C.A.
- Three years\' related experience.
- Thorough knowledge of cost accounting and budget procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and present accounting and financial reports.
- Ability to analyze business and technical requirements, processes and data, identify gaps and provide creative solutions.
- Knowledge of construction contract payments and related government regulations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
- Ability to direct and support staff to achieve results.
- Ability to negotiate "win-win" agreements by involving stake-holders, dialogue, resolving problems and building consensus.
- Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively, orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated skill in the use of a computer using the Microsoft Office suite.
Additional Requirements
Weekly Hours: 36.67
Salary Range: $74,549.52 to $82,191.60 CAD per annum (2023 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) \xe2\x80\x9cthe good life\xe2\x80\x9d, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity
Accommodation
The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@saskatoon.ca.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2137907
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationSaskatoon, SK, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned