Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable & Property Taxation

City of Iqaluit; Iqaluit; Sur place; CAD 71 000 - 87 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Iqaluit is seeking a Finance Officer to oversee Accounts Receivable and Property Taxation. Reporting to the Controller, you will manage invoicing, aging, reporting, and reconciliation of AR and tax ledgers in a fast-paced municipal environment.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of financial administration experience, a related degree or diploma, and strong knowledge of GAAP. Bilingual capacity in Nunavut official languages is a plus; unionized setting with competitive salary

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma required.
• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant financial administration experience with GAAP understanding.
• Enrolment in a recognized accounting association; CPA Canada membership preferred.
• Ability to communicate in one or more of Nunavut’s official languages.

Responsabilités

• Billing and maintaining all Accounts Receivable and Property Taxation accounts.
• Prepare and issue property tax notices and reports to customers, banks, and mortgage companies.
• Prepare and issue Grants In Lieu Tax notices.
• Prepare and issue property tax certificates and maintain related ledgers.
• Ensure compliance with City By-Laws, Taxation Act and other legislation.

Connaissances

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Customer inquiries handling

Formation

Grade 12 Diploma

Degree or diploma in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent

Description du poste

The City of Iqaluit is looking for a skilled and experienced individual to join our growing team and city as the Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable and Property Taxation

NOTE:Internal and external applicants are invited to apply. In accordance with the Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants will be considered first.

Title: Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable & Property Taxation

Department: Corporate Services

Status: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $78,715.00 per annum, 35 hour/week

Settlement Allowance: $20,907.43 per annum

Union Status: Unionized

Housing: No Staff Housing Available

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Reporting to the Controller, the Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable & Property Taxation is responsible for billing & maintaining all Accounts Receivable and Property Taxation accounts.

KEY Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly invoices & statements for all AR accounts.

• Preparing and issuing all Property Tax notices & reports to customers, banks, and mortgage companies.

• Preparing and issuing all Grants In Lieu Tax notices.

• Preparing and issuing all Property Tax certificates.

• Ensures compliance with City By-Laws, Property Assessment Taxation Act & other applicable Legislation.

• Aid in verifying, updating & reconciling property taxation assessment roll in collaboration with Lands & Planning Department.

• Process any approved account adjustments as required.

• Maintain computerized AR & Property Tax sub ledgers.

• Respond to customer inquiries (written and verbal).

• Reconcile sub ledgers to the G/L Control Accounts.

• Prepare and process approved journal entries.

• Produce monthly accounts receivable aged trial balances.

• Prepare accounts receivable reports & arrears letters for overdue accounts.

• Review bank deposits for accuracy.

• Maintain land lease amortization database.

• Communication with legal representatives during sale of property.

• Maintain and follow established collection procedures.

• Recommend policy and procedure development & improvements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Level of Education/Training:

• Grade 12 Diploma

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent

Minimum Level of Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in financial administration to obtain a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), experience with preparing financial reports and computerized accounting systems.

ASSESTS

• Enrolment in a recognized accounting association;

• Member in good standing with CPA Canada.

• Ability to communicate in one or more of Nunavut’s official languages.

Equivalencies that include a combination of education and experience may be considered.

• The City of Iqaluit embraces the intent and spirit of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit; Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive consideration under this agreement.

• Only those selected to interview will be contacted.