Senior Accountant (One Year Term)

Job information Senior Accountant (One Year Term) from the Company Town of Cochrane, this latest Senior Accountant (One Year Term) job vacancy is located in the city Cochrane, AB. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Accounting field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

The Town of Cochrane is located in the breathtaking Bow Valley corridor in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta. With a population of over 30,000 people, and growing steadily every year, Cochrane is a thriving town, surrounded by world-famous ranch country. Our western heritage is reflected in the architecture and our friendly people. Cochrane welcomes innovative and skilled individuals to join our team of over 250 employees. Our Financial Services team is looking to add a Senior Accountant to contribute to the great work championing financial stewardship and policy framework in Cochrane. The Senior Accountant is responsible for the integrity of the Town of Cochrane’s general ledger, assisting with the annual budget, analysis, and project accounting. But this role is more than that. This is a technical role that provides guidance, advice and expertise in the areas of financial transactions, reconciliations, accounting practices and reporting functions. Cochrane is a rapidly growing community. A key focus in this role will be innovation through technology and process improvements to ensure the long-term financial success for the Town. This position ensures efficient financial controls and procedures, and timely and accurate financial information for external and internal stakeholders. Please note: This position is a 1-year term. Why should you consider working for us? Our employees enjoy many benefits including competitive public sector pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits package, professional learning and development opportunities and the opportunity to work with other talented municipal professionals. As an organization, the Town of Cochrane has a focus on investing in people. This is not a boring municipality. We are growing into an organization with a focus on transparency, critical thinking, curiosity, reflection, and innovation. We support experimentation as part of the growth process and strive for continuous improvement. We are municipal employees, and we are accountable to all the residents of Cochrane. Want to be a part of this exciting time? What does the Senior Accountant do day-to-day?

• Leads internal financial activities and ensures the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and reporting.
• Conducts analyses and reviews financial information for tangible capital assets, resolution of outstanding/reconciling items, and reports on errors/efficiencies and financial projections.
• Leads the interim and year end audit activities, including audit working papers.
• Maintains the general ledger and prepares adjusting and correcting entries.
• Prepares and approves monthly, quarterly, annual journal entries, reconciliations, and other financial reporting requirements.
• Assists in the Town’s annual budget process and preparation of budget versus actual reporting.
• Identifies and implements improvements to financial controls process improvements and technological advancements.

If many of the following characteristics and skills describe you, we want to meet you!

• Post-secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, or an accounting-related field.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation, is preferred.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in accounting, preferably in a municipal environment.
• Experience with financial ERP systems; preferably Great Plains Dynamics, Management Reporter, Questica and Caseware is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite programs, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of business processes, management, budgeting and financial information principles.
• Excellent analytical and ability to interpret and report technical information.
• Familiarity with the Public Sector accounting requirements and practices, demonstrated knowledge of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), and strong understanding of the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• High attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to achieve performance objectives and business goals.
• Change leadership skills for process improvement and technological advancement.

Still interested? Here’s how to apply:

• Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit your resume, and a letter stating how your experience match the required qualifications, skills and abilities for this position
• All qualified candidates will be requested to complete an online suitability survey
• Applications for this position will be accepted until 9pm MST July 1 at www.cochrane.ca/jobs

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada. Land Acknowledgement In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.