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The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary employs nearly 200 people in a variety of full-time, part-time, on-call and casual jobs. Normally these job opportunities are posted in local newspapers such as the Trail Daily Times, the Grand Forks Gazette, Trail Rossland News and the Boundary Creek Times Mountaineer.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Reporting to and under the supervision of the Director of Finance the Financial Officer is responsible for a variety of financial management duties including the operation and maintenance of the organization's financial information system.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Monitors daily financial activity to ensure that requests have proper authorization and are in compliance with approved budgets, policies, regulatory bylaws, government laws and associated regulations.
2. Assists with the correct preparation, processing and compliance reporting of payrolls, accounts payable and receivable, collection and recording of cash receipts, utility billing, and posting to the general ledger as required.
3. Assists with all routine accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash collection and cheque clearing transactions and related activities as required.
4. Assists with the preparation of the Regional District Annual Budget and Five Year Financial Plan.
5. Monitors on an on-going basis actual financial activity with approved budgets and reports any discrepancies to the operational manager and the Director of Finance.
6. Reconcile accounts, cost centres and funds of the Regional District as required or as directed.
7. Maintains the integrity of the computerized accounting and financial reports system and keeps safe confidential information and records.
8. Responsible for the correct preparation and recording of routine monthly and annual Journal Entries and balancing of General Ledger control accounts.
9. Administers the Regional District automobile (ICBC) Fleet Insurance program to ensure that coverage for each vehicle is consistent with established policy and practices.
10. Responsible for the correct preparation and submission of the monthly Goods & Services Tax GST Return to Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.
11. Maintains the Regional District Reserve Fund investment portfolio to ensure the accurate recording of Reserve Fund transactions.
12. Assists with the preparation of year-end audit supporting reports, schedules and financial statements.
13. Responsible for acting as purchasing agent for administration in the absence of the Director of Finance within the guidelines established in the Regional District purchasing policy.
14. Assists with the preparation of the frontage tax and parcel tax rolls and corresponding courts of revision and assists with the preparation of the annual property tax requisition
15. Other related duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Post Secondary education consisting of a diploma in Business Administration or related
field and/or the completion to the mid-level of an accounting accreditation program.
2. At least five years progressive experience in an accounting role.
3. Proficient in a Microsoft® product environment.
4. Possess the desire and ability to apply required effort to meet deadlines.
5. Ability to work effectively with other staff, other levels of government and their agents, elected officials and the public.
6. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
7. Must be bondable.
Original: May, 2007 Union Position: $30.29 per hour (January 1, 2012)
Revised: November 2, 1010
Reviewed: May, 2012
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For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Gerry Gardner, before May 22, 2012.
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