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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Financial Accountant
Posted on October 29, 2024 by Employer details Comox Valley Regional District
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Financial AccountantPermanent Full-time (35 hours per week) Are you naturally collaborative, service-oriented and community-focused? Do you want to make a difference in your community and be part of an organization that has a direct impact on the quality of life of residents in the Comox Valley? At the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) we are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace which is representative of the community we serve. Our core values-collaboration, service, accountability and sustainability help guide us in everything we do. If you share our commitment and values, please consider applying with us.In addition to the Comox Valley being an attractive geographic location to live and play, rich in rural agriculture, vibrant urban development, meandering coastline and dramatic mountains, working at the CVRD provides work/life balance through flexible work options, competitive salary and wages, employer-paid benefits package, and municipal pension plan. At the CVRD we value continual learning and growth and support employees? development through technical, professional, and leadership training.Working with the CVRD is a plus for everyone. To learn more, visit our website at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/about/careers/work-cvrdWe are accepting applications for a full-time Financial Accountant to join our Financial Services team. The Financial Accountant will support and review the workflow of the Financial Accounting Technicians, prepare reconciliations and reports for various general ledger accounts, perform bank reconciliations, and prepare year-end financial statements and analyses for organizations administered by the Comox Valley Regional District. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Operations, the primary responsibilities of this role include:Preparing and reviewing monthly reconciliations and summary reports related to responsibilities and general ledger accounts in accordance with monthly deadlines, conducting appropriate follow up to address reconciliation differences and preparing journal entries as required; Compiling supporting documentation and reconciliations for production of digital year-end binders and CaseWare for annual audit purposes; Preparing year-end financial statements, related analysis, and provincial reporting forms for all organizations administered by the CVRD; Assisting with investment management; Reviewing accounts payable and purchasing card batches to ensure adherence to internal controls and appropriate general ledger account coding; Managing and coordinating opening and closing accounting periods within the financial accounting software; Recommending and assisting with implementation of process improvements to create efficiencies and strengthen internal controls; Assisting with the implementation of new accounting standards and development of procedures to manage transactions; Conducting research and analysis on various accounting and tax issues; Managing a database of tangible capital assets; Creating and maintaining a database of asset retirement obligations; Creating and maintaining cash flow forecasts including gathering input from financial planning and capital project managers; Reconciling accounts related to collection and remittance of provincial sales tax and preparing scheduled remittances; Performing internal audits of revenue or expenditure processes; Providing information and support to budget managers as needed; Providing guidance and assistance to financial accounting technicians. Our ideal candidate is:Passionate about detail-oriented work and committed to continuous improvement; A strong communicator with a collaborative approach, including the ability to provide training and support to others within and outside the department including coaching, explaining procedures, troubleshooting software issues etc. Organized, analytical and creative when it comes to problem solving; Experienced in accounting and/or finance with a minimum of- LocationCourtenay, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$43.27HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99116
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