Utilities Department Accountant
About The Position
Reporting to the Supervisor, Utilities Accounting, the Utilities Department Accountant I is responsible for the department’s financial accounting and reporting functions. This includes analyzing, tracking, and reporting of department revenues and expenditures, performing month end journal entries, and preparing recurring and non-recurring receivables invoices for utilities customers. This position plays a key role in maintaining internal controls over cash and cash handling procedures by reconciling and recording Utilities cash deposits. This position provides expertise to the department in managing the annual operating budget by providing information to the Department Managers and Supervisors. The Accountant I is responsible for ensuring financial planning, monitoring and reporting functions occur effectively and confirm to applicable policies and procedures. This position provides expertise to the department in managing the annual operating budget by providing information and advice of a financial nature to the Department Managers and Supervisors. This posting is for 1 temporary full-time position up to 18 months.
Requirements
- Minimum of an accounting diploma and three years of related experience
- Advanced knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and financial principles
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills using accounting principles and Strathcona County policies
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Exceptional time management skills with the ability to maintain quality work, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work confidently with senior levels of management
- Skilled in collaborating with team members and working independently
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (Xlookup, IF statement, pivot tables)
- Familiarity with MS365, Teams, and Oracle
- Submission of a satisfactory criminal record check
Nice To Haves
- A professional accounting designation is considered an asset
- Knowledge of cash management and controls is an asset
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of the department operating budget and financial reporting activities
- Prepare and input complex accruals and journal entries for various utilities revenue and expense activities
- Prepare and reconcile accounts receivable billing invoices for utilities customers
- Prepare weekly cash deposits and review/update/advise on cash handling procedures
- Review budget information to meet deadlines and comply with approved policies, procedures and guidelines
- Measure actual to budget variances to predict and recommend future operational targets and budgets
- Monitor, reconcile and maintain operations accounts to ensure expenditures are in line with approved budget, policies and procedures
- Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for Managers and Supervisors
- Assist with month end and year end procedures, including account reconciliations and various working papers
- Compile and update various accounting reports, provide analysis and recommendations
Benefits
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement and pension programs
- Earned day off program
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
