Accountant - Financial Services Division

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Take the next step in your accounting career at Edmonton Public Library (EPL)! We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable team player to support the operational accounting activities at the Library. We offer competitive compensation, an excellent benefits and pension plan, hybrid work option and, earned day off program). This position would be ideal for a junior level professional. As the Accountant, you will be responsible for reviewing accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash accounting transactions; preparing monthly bank and other reconciliation reports; account reconciliation for all balance sheet accounts; assist in preparing monthly financial statements and reports; problem solving customer issues; and identifying business process improvements. You will be the administrator of the cash register system used at EPL and will assist in training staff and customers on business processes. You will also provide support to special projects, support the compilation of EPL budgets and contribute to the development and coordination of year-end financial working papers and draft financial statements. As the ideal candidate, you thrive under pressure and are able to independently manage work priorities and follow through on meeting deadlines. You have excellent customer service skills and have the ability to communicate effectively with customers. Your understanding of Public Sector Accounting standards will be well-utilized in performing financial accounting and reporting activities for EPL.

Requirements

Related degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution
A minimum of 3 years of recent, related full-cycle accounting and reconciliation experience is required

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in the Chartered Professional Accountant certification program (working towards designation) is an asset
Experience using SAP financial systems is an asset

Responsibilities

Reviewing accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash accounting transactions
Preparing monthly bank and other reconciliation reports
Account reconciliation for all balance sheet accounts
Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and reports
Problem solving customer issues
Identifying business process improvements
Administrator of the cash register system used at EPL
Assist in training staff and customers on business processes
Provide support to special projects
Support the compilation of EPL budgets
Contribute to the development and coordination of year-end financial working papers and draft financial statements