Senior Accountant - Newmarket, Canada - The Regional Municipality of York

Description

POSITION PURPOSE Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Accounting Services, is responsible for various financial and accounting functions including co-ordinating the month-end closing process, production of the consolidated Corporate financial statements, ad hoc account analysis, debt and investment accounting; and assisting in the implementation and maintenance of computerized accounting and financial reporting systems.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Co-ordinates the Corporate month end financial closing process for the Region.

Assists with service delivery Departments and administration groups to meet closing schedules and ensure the transaction recording is in compliance with PSAB/GAAP.

Administers Corporate debt accounting and analysis and Corporate investment portfolio accounting.

Oversees all accounting functions related to the LTD Group Consortium.

Administers the various automated accounting functions within the ERP system such as allocations, recurring entries, budget importation, etc., and co-ordinates process flow with the Business Planning and Budgets Branch.

Develops, maintains and produces the yearly Councillor remuneration package.

Develops, produces, implements and monitors periodic financial reports and analysis to assist Departments in monitoring and forecasting program expenditures.

Oversees documentation and charting of all procedures in the Financial Reporting section.

Provides advice and guidance in the development and implementation of changes to accounting and financial reporting systems.

Provides guidance and advice to accounting clerks regarding transaction recording procedures.

Provides guidance to administrative Department staff with accounting and analytical requirements.

Communicates material issues to the Manager in a timely manner.

Assists with staff training initiatives for the implementation and utilization of Regional Financial Systems, as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a University Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Commerce or related field.

Completion of a professional accounting designation program (ex. CMA, CGA) and registration with the appropriate Ontario Association.

Demonstrated experience and solid skills utilizing ERP financial software.

Knowledge of accounting and economic principles and practices, financial accounting controls, business management concepts, and related financial Provincial and Municipal statutes.