Fo 18r

Posting Title- FO 18R - Accounting Officer- Position Classification- Financial Officer R18- Union- GEU- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $58,319.24 - $66,096.20 annually- Close Date- 1/10/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Finance and Corporate Services- Job Summary**Accounting Officer**
**Financial Officer R18**

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and temporary opportunities.

The role of the Accounting Officer is to provide financial analyst and support services to the ministry including policy and procedures expertise, compliance reviews, research, analysis, reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, balance sheet monitoring, expenditure monitoring, reconciliation, facilitation of corrections, corporate card administration, employee exit monitoring, and training.

The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is a beautiful city, with beautiful beaches and harbours, and a variety of provincial parks to explore. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues to choose from.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).

**NOTE**: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

**Job Requirements**:

- Completion of a Diploma or Degree in the field of Accounting, Financial Management, Commerce, Economics, or Business Administration AND a minimum one year of related experience OR
- Completion of Level 2 or higher of the Chartered Professional Accountant program (CPA) or legacy (CA, CGA, CMA) program AND a minimum one year of related experience OR
- Completion of Level 2 or higher of the Province of British Columbia Financial Management Certificate Program AND a minimum one year of related experience OR
- Completion of post-secondary studies that include financial or accounting courses AND a minimum of two years of related experience OR
- Completion of Secondary School (GED) or equivalent AND a minimum five years of related experience.

**Experience**:

- Minimum of one (1) year experience in account reconciliation and/or accounts payable and/or accounts receivable and/or invoicing and billing.
- Experience in preparing and analyzing financial information/data and developing financial reports and summaries for supervisor/manager use.

**Preference may be given for**:

- Experience with one or more of the following: Corporate Financial Services (CFS) Modules (AP, AR, GL, iExpenses, FA), CFS Data Warehouse, ORACLE Web Form Reports (WFRs), Oracle Analytics System (OAS), or the MCFD CDW Portal.
- Experience with government financial policies and procedures.
- Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

**Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.**

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

**APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS**:
**Cover letter: NO -** Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

**Resume: YES - **Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

**IMPORTANT**: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.
- Job Category- Finance