Accounting Assistant

This posting is for one temporary full-time position up to 12 months

Working in the Emergency Services Department at Strathcona County, the Accounting Assistant is responsible for the support of accounting and supply chain management activities, specifically accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase order and employee expense functions. With meticulous attention to detail, this role reviews expenditures for accuracy, timeliness and adherence to corporate policies and procedures. The accounting assistant provides valuable support to the accounting team by assisting with reoccurring journal entries, offering reporting support and day-to-day accounting activities.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Point of contact for department supply chain management payment and invoice inquiries
- Run and review monthly PO reports to distribute to requisitioners
- Process one time payments and non-PO invoices using applicable corporate forms
- Create monthly reports to further investigate and resolve variances
- Review quarterly and year-end open PO's to support the accountants
- Respond to both vendors, corporate payables and department staff on enquiries relating to outstanding invoices and payments
- Support the departments invoice processing and monitor billable events using department systems
- Act as a liaison for billing inquiries between the department and corporate accounts receivable
- Provide guidance to department staff on how to navigate Oracle business processes
- Communicate with procurement services on various procurement inquiries such as processing change orders and troubleshooting on purchase requisition and/or receiving issues
- Assist the Emergency Services finance team with various general accounting tasks such as employee expense reviews, general ledger coding, journal entries, spreadsheets and reports, and supporting general accounting and finance duties when required

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Minimum of a High School Diploma and 5 years related experience
- General accounting knowledge is required
- Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to corporate culture
- Experience in a municipal or emergency services organization is an asset
- Experience with Oracle and SharePoint would be considered an asset
- High attention to detail and excellent time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and navigate through shifting priorities

**Conditions of Employment**

Submission of 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
- 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.