Job Description

Join the team at one of PEI's most beautiful and fastest growing municipalities. We are seeking an experienced accountant for the Manager of Finance & Administration position. As a key member of our management team, in this hands-on role, your responsibilities range from day-to-day operations to strategic planning.

Primary responsibilities include:

Managing and directing the financial operations of the town, ensuring compliance with municipal and accounting laws and requirements. Providing timely reporting and advice on fiscal matters to management team members to support operational decision making. Supervising, mentoring, and sharing financial expertise with administrative staff to ensure the professional development of staff is recognized and supported. Developing and implementing organizational and departmental polices for efficiency and risk management purposes. Serving as liaison with bank representatives, external auditors, CRA, provincial government departments, and other stakeholders as required. Ensuring accuracy and timely completion of day-to-day activities, including AR, AP, payroll (associated records, Collective Agreement management), WCB, bank reconciliations, HST compliance and returns. Compiling monthly financial statements and presenting to CAO and Town Council Preparing monthly and year end working papers for the external audit. Completing grant applications, with associated reporting requirements. Creating the annual budget in collaboration with the management team. Managing the financial reporting associated with capital asset and capital project initiatives. Completing municipal reports as required by the PEI Municipal Government Act
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $39.56-$46.70 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person