Finance Clerk

Smoky Lake County is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Finance Clerk to join our team. Under the direction of the Finance Manager, you will perform varied and complex accounting functions and be responsible for maintaining and balancing the property tax roll.

Based out of the County’s administrative office in Smoky Lake, AB, this is a pivotal role for a professional who understands full accounting cycle and thrives in a collaborative environment. This is a full-time, in-scope role, working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

• Property Tax Management:
  Manage the full scope of the tax roll, including land title changes, assessment roll updates, and balancing tax notices. You will also prepare tax recovery lists, execute annual tax sales, and handle penalty runs in November and March.
• Financial Operations:
  Assist in maintaining the financial system and ensuring the general ledger is accurate through appropriate transaction entry. This includes processing online payments and calculating/submitting GST rebates.
• Reporting & Year-End:
  Assist in the preparation of monthly reports, year-end procedures, and audit schedules.
• Operational Support:
  Provide critical back-up support to all finance positions, specifically covering:
  • Accounts Payable
  • Payroll
  • Reception
  • Accounts Receivable
• Compliance:
  Execute necessary sections of the Municipal Government Act and handle confidential information with sound judgment and discretion.

• Education & Experience:
  
  Successful candidates must possess relevant post-secondary accounting training combined with experience, OR significant relevant experience related to the complete accounting cycle.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in accounting software, computer and word processing applications is required, including the capacity to adapt to, implement, or optimize new software processes.
• Data Accuracy:
  Proven experience processing journal entries and ensuring the general ledger is accurate and transactions are entered appropriately.
• Key
  
  Competencies:
  
  Demonstrated ability to organize and disseminate information effectively and establish good working relationships with all departments.
• Multitasking & Team Support:
  Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while providing back-up support to the wider finance and administration team.
• Customer Service:
  Ability to maintain professionalism and establish good working relationships with all departments and ratepayers.
• Confidentiality:
  Must exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling classified and confidential information.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the CUPE Local 4575 Agreement.

Smoky Lake County would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.