Mackenzie County is currently inviting applications for a Finance Officer position. The location for this position will be in Fort Vermilion. This is a full-time unionized position with a 40 hour work week (8 hours per day) Monday to Friday.

Reporting to the Finance Controller, the successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Preparing internal operating and capital budget reports for operating departments;
• Reconciling bank accounts, including investment and credit card accounts;
• Monitor the chequing account balance and outstanding cheque balances;
• Prepare and submit investment fund transfer request to the Director of Finance;
• Collect and review recoding requests from all departments, and submit to the Finance Controller for approval;
• Regularly enter invoices and other project data in the project costing spreadsheet and regularly reconcile it to the general ledger. Verify all documentation required as received;
• Prepare the year-end audit leadsheet for bank and investments;
• Collect and maintain asset addition and disposal files in Diamond;
• Assist in preparation of the project reports to granting agencies as required;
• Prepare GST return quarterly for review and submission by the Finance Controller;
• Other duties as required.

Requirements for this position are:

• Post-Secondary education in Business Administration or Accounting is an asset;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting or finance field;
• Municipal and/or government accounting experience is an asset;
• Working knowledge of Great Plains Dynamics software is an asset;
• Attention to detail, strong numeracy skills & a high level of accuracy is essential;
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs;
• Effective interpersonal, time management and organizational skills;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities under tight deadlines;
• A valid class 5 driver’s license;
• Evidence of successfully passing a police Criminal Record Check;

Salary Range: $83,616 – $100,339 per annum. Mackenzie County offers a Comprehensive Benefit Package.

Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward all resumes and applications to:

Sarah Martens, Human Resources Coordinator Mackenzie County Box 640, Fort Vermilion, AB T0H 1N0 Phone: 780.927.3718 Fax: 780.927.4266 Email: hr@mackenziecounty.com