Calgary Police Service - Financial Support Specialist

City of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Calgary seeks a Financial Support Specialist to maintain relationships with vendors and handle accounts payable for the Calgary Police Service. This role involves processing billings, monitoring financial transactions, and preparing documentation while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess an Accounting diploma and relevant experience in a financial setting, with strong technical and communication skills.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive wages, pensions, and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a financial environment.
• Courses must apply towards Chartered Professional Accountant program.
• Knowledge of public procurement laws considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process billings into the Corporate Billings & Receivable System.
• Monitor invoices for correct budget allocation and approval.
• Prepare vouchers and receipts to ensure timely payment.

Skills

Accounting Aptitude

Technical Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

2-year Accounting or Finance Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Peoplesoft Accounts Payables

Job description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, joinThe City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Financial Support Specialist with the Finance Division, you will maintain goodwill between vendors, accounts payable and Calgary Police Service (CPS). You will respond to internal and external customer and vendor inquiries. You will also provide accurate application of corporate accounts receivable, accounts payable and procurement policies and procedures. Primary duties include :

• Process billings into the Corporate Billings & Receivable System and follow policies and procedures on revenues.
• Monitor invoices for correct budget allocation and approval, adhering to policies and procedures on expenditures.
• Prepare vouchers and / or receipts to ensure timely payment.
• Investigate accounts payable / receivable inquiries, interpret information and communicate with vendors and customers.
• Review corporate credit card statements for budget allocation, allowable expenses and proper approvals.
• Providing guidance to training and travel processes, including allowable expenses.
• Reconcile CPS expense reports for accurate coding and documentation.
• Prepare cash deposits as required.
• Involvement with month end and year end procedures, including internal and external audit requirements.
• Other duties as assigned, including specialized project work as required.

Qualifications

• A 2-year Accounting or Finance diploma, including at minimum the completion of 3 to 6 Accounting or Finance related courses. Courses must be applicable towards the Chartered Professional Accountant program and verifiable.
• A minimum of 2 years of related experience in a financial environment.
• A strong accounting aptitude and technical skillset is required.
• An intermediate knowledge in Excel, Word and Outlook is required.
• Previous experience with Peoplesoft Accounts Payables and Financial and Supply Chain (FSCM) is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of public procurement laws and trade agreements is considered an asset.
• Experience working in a larger, complex organization is beneficial.
• Success in this position requires efficiency and thoroughness, a focus on results, teamwork and relationship building, effective communication (written and verbal) and the ability to manage competing priorities and timelines.

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Financial Specialist • Calgary, Alberta, Canada