Utilities Accounting Analyst
3 months ago
**This posting is for 1 temporary full-time position up to 18 months**
The Utilities Accounting Analyst is responsible for creating and analyzing reports, preparing regular invoices in accordance with third-party contracts, as well as independently investigating financial discrepancies, errors or potential issues.
This role is responsible for month end financial activities such as preparation of journal entries and operating and capital reports. It is also responsible for various other transactions such as invoicing, cash deposits, and ad-hoc information requests.
**Responsibilities**:
- Prepare monthly and quarterly operating reports for management and help investigate variances
- Prepare capital reports to analyze expenditures and budget variances; and prepare other capital reports as required
- Prepare monthly and quarterly accruals and adjusting journal entries
- Prepare financial reports and respond to inquiries
- Assist in quarterly operating and capital variance reporting
- Create and prepare month end program reports and reconciliations as required
- Prepare cash deposits
- Prepare monthly invoices; ensure the accuracy of financial reporting and track work to completion
- Ensure accurate records are maintained in accordance with department objectives and procedures
- Analyze billing trends as well as investigation into general ledger billing account anomalies
**Qualifications and Skills**:
- A degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or Business plus a minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
- Familiarity with Oracle software is considered an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Effective time management and organizational skills are needed to deal with changing priorities and competing deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills: maintains a professional/positive level of communication, written and verbal, with internal/external customers
- Possess strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills
**Conditions of Employment**:
- Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
**Who We Are**:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.
**Why Join Strathcona County**:(depending on position)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
- Retirement and pension programs
- Paid and unpaid leave programs
- Earned day off program
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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