Accounting Assistant Ii

2 days ago

Sherwood Park, Canada Strathcona County Full time

**This posting is for 1 permanent part-time position
**We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant II to support the Planning and Development Services department. This role involves daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, purchasing, and human resources tasks. The Accounting Assistant II plays a key role in supporting the accounting team by assisting with diverse tasks, providing financial support to department staff, and contributing to the review and oversight of accounting activities.

**Responsibilities**:

- Serve as the primary contact for department staff regarding supply chain management payments and invoice inquiries
- Process one-time payments, non-PO invoices, and invoice requests efficiently
- Review and monitor employee expense claims for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with corporate and departmental policies
- Provide support and guidance to staff on the proper entry of employee expenses
- Liaise with Human Resources on time entry inquiries and issues
- Support with time entry for staff members as needed
- Assist front counter staff with daily cash reconciliations, refunds, and accuracy reviews of daily transactions
- Support the departmental accountant with various general accounting tasksMaintain the departmental accounting filing system to ensure organization and accessibility
- **Qualifications and Skills**
- High school diploma with a minimum of five (5) years related accounting experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Knowledge of Oracle and SharePoint would be considered an asset
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and adapt to changing tasks while working independently
- Proficient in identifying and flagging issues that require further investigation, along with the ability to resolve them effectively
- Clear and concise communication skills for gathering necessary information
- Solid understanding of general accounting principlesExceptional attention to detail
- **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 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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