Accounting Work Experience Student - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

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Accounting Work Experience Student 4 or 8 months

Job Number:

46897
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1 temporary full-time position for 4 or 8 months, intended specifically for students currently enrolled in an accounting co-op or related post-secondary work experience degree program, commencing in September 2023_**At the heart of the City of Edmonton is a community of city builders, problem solvers, listeners and doers.

We're a modern municipal corporation, serving over one million people and looking to attract and inspire one million more. With more than 300 programs and services, our work connects us to almost every aspect of Edmontonians' daily lives. And working together, we're building a thriving, sustainable and welcoming home for Edmontonians of today and tomorrow.

Financial Services is an integrated and interactive work environment with ongoing opportunities for continuous improvement and feedback.

Work varies within the area, allowing the student to be involved in different aspects of public sector finance and being presented with new challenges and learning opportunities in each of those aspects.

Responsibilities Include:

Assist with the preparation of monthly reporting and accounting duties related to operating, capital/debt, payroll & benefits, commodity tax, investments and performance reporting
Prepare basic accounting entries
Assist in the review and analysis of financial systems
Assist with duties related to the yearend financial statement preparation
Support Senior Accountants with the compilation of data and financial information
Additional tasks as required

Note:
This position may be a combination of working from home and on-site working conditions.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an accounting coop or equivalent postsecondary work experience degree program
Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, requirements and practices
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain strong working relationships
Demonstrated ability to check and record financial transactions and prepare financial reports with proven attention to detail
Ability to work independently and with little supervision at times
Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit
Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please visit
Additional assets would be skills, experience or knowledge of:
Experience in preparing a variety of complex and diverse financial statements, reports, and analysis of accounting data
Understanding of Canadian public sector accounting
Knowledge of corporate financial systems and their relationship to departmental accounting operations

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve.

We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed.

We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply.

To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion:
Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework and Indigenous Framework.

Hours of Work:40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time.

Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary Range:
$ $ Hourly)

Talent Diversity Consultant:
JY/JF

Classification Title:
Student Work Exp 4 YR Post Secondary

Posting Date:
Jun 7, 2023

Closing Date:
Jun 28, :59:00 PM (MST)

Number of Openings (up to): - Student Position Full-time

Union:
CSU 52

Department:
Financial Services

Work Location(s): Chancery Hall, 6th Floor, 3 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton T5J 2C3