Accounting Assistant

Strathcona County; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to community well-being as an Accounting Assistant. This role supports the Recreation, Parks and Culture department by managing supply chain activities, including accounts payable and purchase orders. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to workplace safety, this position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about contributing to a livable community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee development opportunities

Focus on workplace safety

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in accounting or finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and payments, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Run monthly reports and investigate variances for supervisors.
• Assist with cash reconciliations and general accounting tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Basic accounting knowledge

Oracle

SharePoint

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Oracle

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

The Accounting Assistant for Recreation, Parks and Culture supports the department with Supply Chain Management activities, specifically Accounts Payable and Purchase Orders. This role reviews expenditures for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with corporate policies. It also assists with recurring journal entries, reporting, and cash balancing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Serve as the main contact for requisition creation, payment, and invoice inquiries related to supply chain management.
2. Run and review monthly reports for Cost Center Supervisors, investigating variances as needed.
3. Process One-Time Payments and Non-PO Invoices using corporate forms.
4. Conduct monthly and year-end reviews of Open POs and support accrual processing.
5. Respond to vendor and departmental inquiries regarding invoices and payments.
6. Provide training and support on Oracle business processes to department staff.
7. Coordinate with Procurement on procurement inquiries, change orders, and requisition issues.
8. Review and suggest improvements to supply chain processes and procedures.
9. Participate in Oracle Supply Chain Management updates and training, providing process recommendations.
10. Assist with general accounting tasks such as accruals and journal entries.
11. Perform daily cash reconciliations for the Broadmoor Public Golf Course and support cash audits.
12. Support Treasury Services with stale-dated cheque management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Diploma with 5 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Knowledge of Oracle and SharePoint is an asset.
• Ability to identify issues requiring investigation and resolve them.
• Suggest improvements to policies and procedures for invoice processing.
• High attention to detail.
• Adaptability to changing priorities.
• Strong time management skills.

Conditions of Employment:

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check required.

About Us:

Strathcona County, located in Alberta, aims to be Canada's most livable community, guided by values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and benefits, including health, dental, wellness, life insurance, pensions, and more.
• Opportunities for employee development and training.
• Focus on workplace well-being and safety.

We consider educational and experiential equivalencies and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. This competition may fill similar future vacancies within 6 months. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and thank all applicants; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.