Job Description

Accounting Coordinator
Central Services, 37.5 hours weeklyDuties will include:

• Oversee District purchasing card program, including provision of inservice training for card holders and review of transactions to align with the District Purchasing Policy

• Review and completion of Bank Reconciliations
• Ensures procurement transactions are conducted in compliance with District policy, Agreement of

Internal Trade (AIT) and The Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA)

• Acts as a resource/trainer for District personnel in matters related to purchasing and receiving
• Coordinates with vendors for setting up accounts for supplies and equipment
• Prepares and maintains vendor contracts and lists of qualified bidders
• Prepares tender documents and requests for proposal, quote and information
• Assist in the completion of year-end reconciliations
• Prepare year-end T4A's and quarterly GST rebate submissions
• Review and allocation of monthly funding revenue
• Provide support to the school financial personnel as well as completing the ongoing requirements for general ledger activities and journal entries

Qualifications include:

• Grade 12 education along with successful completion of post-secondary courses in a business program

• Five years' experience with accounting and purchasing preferably with the public sector
• Strong financial and data analysis along with computer literacy skills
• Experience in development and training of financial concepts
• Knowledge of tendering and purchasing procedures and relevant legislation
• A positive attitude and strong customer service orientation with the ability to positively interact with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written

All internal and external applicants from any current assignment are welcome to apply for this position. The position will be open until a suitable candidate is found.Electronic submissions will be accepted with references, and should be sent via email.A current criminal record check and child intervention check will be required of new employees. We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We reserve the right to contact your most recent employer. For more information on Red Deer Public Schools please visit our website via this link.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $59,222.87-$66,864.53 per yearBenefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday