Senior Accountant Accounting and Reporting

City of Spruce Grove; City of Spruce Grove; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic municipality is seeking a Senior Accountant responsible for implementing efficient accounting processes and financial reporting. This role includes preparing financial statements, assessing risks, and providing mentorship. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting and extensive knowledge of public sector standards. Competitive salary range of $86,486.40 - $102,793.60, with a commitment to professional growth and community service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of public sector accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement robust accounting processes for financial reporting.
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with standards.
• Assess risks related to financial reporting and implement controls.
• Train and mentor finance staff on financial systems.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Internal controls

Public Sector Accounting Standards

Education

University degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Financial software systems

Job description

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.

The “Values, We Live By” are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.

We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

Overview

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Accountant of Accounting and Reporting is responsible for implementing robust, timely and efficient accounting processes and financial reporting that meets the needs of both external and internal customers. The incumbent is responsible for the evaluation, implementation and monitoring of effective internal controls over business processes and financial reporting, and provides support to the organization through training, advice and analysis as the technical expert on generally accepted accounting principles. This position will work closely with the Senior Accountant - Budget & Financial Planning to ensure consistency of approach between budget and financial reporting. This position reports to the Assistant Controller, Accounting & Reporting.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of: $86,486.40 - $102,793.60.

Responsibilities

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Responsible for the implementation of robust and efficient accounting processes that allow accurate and timely delivery of financial reporting to internal and external customers.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards, the Municipal Government Act, internal reporting requirements and City policies and procedures.
• Analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to identify trends over time, provide feedback for future budget cycles and determine the completeness and accuracy of the information reported.
• Provide data and analysis for the purpose of variance analysis to support the Assistant Controller
• Prepare monthly reporting and ensure it is posted appropriately once reconciliations to trial balance, forecast, budget and corporate plan have been completed.
• Review and complete any adjustments that are identified as a result of regular reporting.
• Prepare working papers necessary for detailed review and audit of financial statement balances and for significant and/or unusual transactions.
• Responsible for the review and coordination of the work of the team to ensure appropriate documentation is in place to support interim and final audit requirements.
• Assist with audit preparation for the organization including the audit of Family Community Support Services (FCSS), consolidated financial statements of the City and municipal financial information return.
• Responsible for gathering information for the annual provincial filings.
• Prepare routine supplemental internal and external reporting such as Statistics Canada and third party financial reporting.
• Recommend changes to internal reporting to meet the needs of managers for business decision making.
• Recommend changes to external reporting to meet the objectives of council and the public.

Internal Controls

• Responsible, on an ongoing basis, to assess risks related to financial reporting and business processes, and determine appropriate responses.
• Implement internal controls over financial reporting processes and monitor them for effectiveness to ensure financial reporting is accurate, complete and in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards, the Municipal Government Act, internal reporting requirements and City policies and procedures.

Accounting Technical Lead

• Train Finance staff on use of financial systems, internal controls, financial analysis, and preparation of working papers.
• Provide mentorship to Finance staff and students.

Financial Reporting Systems

• Monitor and maintain financial data and software systems to ensure data completeness and accuracy.
• Identify necessary changes to data structure to meet reporting needs.
• Support the Controller and the Assistant Controller to ensure financial reporting systems meet the organization's objectives and reporting needs.
• Maintain the Chart of Accounts and the required mapping for reporting purposes.

Organizational Support

• Be the Finance representative on internal working groups as assigned by the Controller and/or the Assistant Controller.
• Provides support to the organization through training, advice and analysis as the technical expert on generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls, and financial analysis.
• Serves as the first point of contact for internal customers requiring assistance with gathering, analyzing and interpreting financial information.

Please review the complete job posting and to apply at www.sprucegrove.org/careers.