Job Description

**CITY OF COLWOOD**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**TITLE: REVENUE ACCOUNTANT**
**DEPARTMENT: FINANCE**
**POSITION TYPE: FULL‐TIME REGULAR UNION POSITION**
**PAY GRADE: PAY GRADE 18**
**LAST UPDATED: FEBRUARY 2023 (Under review)**

**NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK**

Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Revenue Accountant performs accounting work of
considerable variety, complexity, and responsibility. The work performed requires knowledge and
experience in public sector accounting standard (PSAS), municipal property taxation, year end reporting,
including reconciliation and analysis, and the ability to work effectively within a team as well as
independently.

professional training and experience, analytical skills and sound independent judgement in adapting and
preparation, maintenance, and analysis of all revenue‐related general ledger accounts/activities and
records including property taxes, utilities/user fees, grants, investments, developer contributions and
reserve funds. This position is also responsible for assets and liabilities directly related to revenue
recognition including capital and special projects, taxes receivable/payable, grants receivable/payable.

The incumbent supports the work of the City’s Collector, including drafting annual parcel tax roll
updates, leading property tax administration and annual tax sale preparation. They monitor all fee rates,
and propose amendments as required. They administer the City’s high volume grant program, including
maintaining accurate project accounting records for capital and special projects of varying duration to
other departments to confirm revenue recognition and determine revenue and spend forecasts.
Additionally, the Revenue Accountant performs a variety of internal control and audit functions and
assists with financial planning and reporting functions related to their area of responsibility. This
position will act as the Tempest software super user for the finance department.

**GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Consistently and proactively ensures that the City of Colwood finance‐related Bylaws, statutory
requirements and procedures are followed where applicable.

Consistently and proactively seeks to ensure that customers inside and outside the organization
are treated fairly, promptly, effectively, and positively.

Provides timely, accurate, and complete financial information required by individual
departments, where applicable; as the City accountant primarily responsible for revenue areas,
provides analysis, advice and recommendations in a pro‐active manner.

Prepares reports and presents to Council.

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- Resolutely and proactively pursues the City’s objective of cost‐effective municipal government

and be ready to make finance/revenue‐related recommendations for any changes that will assist
in achieving this goal.

Consistently and proactively seeks to participate in improving the efficiency, quality, and
effectiveness of the team.

Collaborates in a positive way with other staff, as demonstrated by the management team, in
recognizing and dealing with potential improvements to the way work processes are done.

Maintains strict confidentiality of private information.
Remains prepared in the event of a declaration of a state of local emergency by the City of

Colwood or a neighbouring municipality, and after ensuring the safety of family and property, to
report to the Emergency Operation Centre and assist with the implementation of the Emergency
Plan.

Maintains internal control over and ensures compliance of records following established
financial policies and procedures.

Maintains financial related information in the Tempest software and provides guidance to staff
on the use of Tempest’s property tax module and on general property tax processes.

Working within a collaborative team‐based environment, may provide support and/or back up
services to other positions within the Finance department as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

**MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**

A degree in a relevant business program with a recognized professional accounting designation
(CPA). Consideration may be given to applicants currently enrolled in and near completion of a CPA
designation and who have the preferred relevant experience.

Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in an accounting/finance role(s), preferably with at least
3 years in a municipal setting and including property tax administration.

Valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence is an asset.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

1. Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards.
2. Ability to learn and carry out established accounting and/or auditing procedures and adhere to

prescribed routines and deadlines.
3. Ability to work under general direction and mínimal supervision and use sound independent

situations.

4. Advanced computer skills, including the use of MS Office suite (advanced Excel skills) an