Accountant

City of Cold Lake based in Cold Lake, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Accountant who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Morning, 08:30 to 16:30.

Employer Name: City of Cold Lake
Position: Accountant
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $46.37 hourly / 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Cold Lake, AB

Job Description

The candidate must plan, set up, and manage accounting systems.
The candidate will be responsible for supervising staff.
The candidate will be responsible for training staff.
The candidate must ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, procedures, and internal controls.
The candidate must prepare financial data for individuals, departments, or companies.
The candidate will be responsible for preparing reports and audit findings.
The candidate must make recommendations regarding cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement, and estate planning.
The candidate must prepare financial statements and reports.
The candidate will be responsible for recommending improvements to accounting systems and management practices.
The candidate must arrange for the sale of financial products and investments.
The candidate must develop and maintain cost findings, reporting, and internal control procedures.
The candidate will be responsible for reviewing and examining financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation.
The candidate must analyze financial documents and reports.
The candidate must examine accounting records.
The candidate must provide financial, business, and tax advice.
The candidate will be responsible for assisting with the planning and execution of financial statement audits.
The candidate must perform variance analysis.
The candidate will be responsible for keeping financial records and establishing, maintaining, and balancing various accounts using both manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.
The candidate will be responsible for managing finances or budgets.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in English language.
The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, and financial management services, other.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
The candidate must be able to supervise 5 to 10 people.
The candidate must have Chartered Accountants (CA) Designation, Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified General Accountants (CGA) – level 1, Certified Management Accountants (CMA) – level 1, and Certified Management Accountants (CMA) – level 2.
The candidate should be dependable.
The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
The candidate must be well-organized.
The candidate should be a good team player.
The candidate must be able to multitask.
The candidate must be adaptable.

Work setting

The candidate must work for a government agency or department as well as a municipal government.

Experience and specialization

Economic specialization

The candidate must be knowledgeable about government finances.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate must be bondable.
The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check as well as a driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

The candidate must have their own transportation.
The candidate has access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
The candidate should have an eye for details.

Benefits

Health, Financial, and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage and Vision care benefits.
Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement as well as Pension plan.
In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) and Wellness program.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

Cover letter
Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed