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    Senior Accounting Assistant - Edmonton, AB, Canada - City Of Edmonton

    City Of Edmonton
    City Of Edmonton Edmonton, AB, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description - Senior Accounting Assistant

    Job Description

    Senior Accounting Assistant Up to 11 months

    Job Number Job Number

    : 49101

    The Senior Accounting Assistant is responsible for adhering to all Accounts Payable (AP) policies, procedures and duties. The position is to provide technical working knowledge in all AP related activities and assist the process improvement projects by continuously assessing its processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and executing plans for action.

    Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style. With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

    • Review, evaluate, and streamline current processes
    • Develop and implement new procedures and provides training to users when new processes are implemented
    • Maintain current procedure manuals for reference and training
    • Act as a key resource for accounting system integration (SAP)
    • Work closely with OCT support team to make recommendations and implement any modification
    • Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information by monitoring activities that affect the general ledger
    • Review system documents prepared by AP team members for accuracy, correcting or referring errors back to the source while ensuring adherence to sound accounting practices
    • Maintain/develop exception and activity reports and offer solutions to issues or trending concerns
    • Act as resource to operational staff on issues regarding processes, policies and procedures
    • Participate in cross training to support all areas in Corporate Accounts Payable
    • Plan, coordinate, delegate, and supervise the work of subordinates ensuring deadlines are met and work is performed within established guidelines
    • Provide advice, guidance and direction to subordinates
    • Set goals and objectives, evaluates performance and prepares performance appraisals of subordinates
    • Complete staff performance reviews, have regular check-ins and one-on-ones with staff, and provide feedback and coaching
    • Measure outcomes for individuals, monitor the activity and identify opportunities for improvement
    • Lead the interview process and provide input into hiring decisions
    • Identify staff training requirements
    • Ensure clients are aware of all existing financial processes, policies and procedures as well as advises on any changes or new processes/procedures in place
    • Engage on-going communication with Business Areas, Vendors and Corporate Procurement and Supply Services for discrepancies between any purchase order and their corresponding invoice
    • Perform other related duties
    Qualifications

    Qualifications :

    • Accounting Diploma from a recognized post secondary institute
    • Three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting experience in an office environment
    • Two (2) years supervisory experience in an office environment would be considered an asset
    • Solid knowledge of accounting principles, audit requirements and accounts payable industry best practices
    • Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail in checking and recording financial transactions and evaluate financial trends
    • Proven understanding of systems-based processing, ERP environment, paperless AP processing and automation
    • Proficient knowledge in computer-based financial systems, procurement, spreadsheet, database or related business applications including Google Suite
    • Demonstrated people leadership ability and strong customer focus
    • Ability to utilize change management techniques to effectively communicate and maintain working relationships with all levels of management and non-management personnel
    • Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
    • 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 behaviors 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
    • Applicants may be tested

    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 here: .

    The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact

    Up to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months

    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: $ $ Hourly)

    Talent Acquisition Consultant: RM/MZ

    Posting Date Posting Date

    : Apr 26, 2024

    Closing Date Closing Date

    : May 3, :59:00 PM (MDT)

    Number of Openings (up to) Number of Openings (up to)

    : 1 - Temporary Full-time

    Union : CSU 52

    Department Work Location(s) Work Location(s)

    : Century Place, 6th Floor, A Avenue Edmonton T5J 3A3 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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