Accounting Technician

**The opportunity**:
Leduc County is looking an experienced and highly motivated Accounting Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Manager - Financial Services, this exciting opportunity administers and maintains the accounts receivable and inventory processes. Through a solution-oriented approach, the accounting technician is key to the execution of the department’s deliverables.

**About you**:
You are a team and relationship builder who promotes a safe, collaborative and professional work environment. You are committed to continuous improvement, customer service, innovation and supporting Leduc County’s vision of growing a vibrant and spirited community.

You enjoy working with people, have an eye for detail and have a proven track record for producing reports and documents in various business formats that are error free and grammatically correct. You are approachable and provide consistent, professional customer service while dealing with ongoing change, regular interruptions and the pressure of deadlines.

If you are adaptable, methodical, write and speak with ease and excel under pressure, keep reading because we want to hear from you

**What you will do**:

- Performs accounts receivable related functions, including new customer setup, preparation of bi-weekly invoices, collections and preparation of ageing reports.
- Performs inventory related functions, including setting up gravel stockpiles, gravel data entry and maintenance, reconciliation of gravel inventory and adjustments.
- Collaborates with the Road Operations department to collect and verify information.
- Prepares reports required for inventory management.
- Assists in procurement activities or functions as assigned.
- Assists Payroll and Benefits Administrator with the administration of payroll functions.
- Creates various reports for quarterly reporting, budget and year-end.
- Provides backup to payroll, cash receipting, front reception, utilities and tax as required.
- Researches and carries out special projects, studies and reports as assigned.
- Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
- Accountable for working in compliance with the _Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act_, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
- Performs related duties as required.

**What you need to succeed**:
**Must-have**:

- An accounting diploma and three (3) years accounting experience.
- Ability to contribute effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to provide consistent, friendly, professional customer service to internal and external customers in the face of ongoing change, regular interruptions and the pressure of deadlines.

**Nice to have**:

- A broad level of skills including accounts receivable, payroll, inventory and procurement.
- Payroll certification.
- Familiarity with municipal operations and knowledge of rural communities.

**What’s in it for you**:
Our leadership team values your voice, input and is committed to your growth and success. We are committed to be our best and hire the best

We offer a competitive annual salary of between $63,502 - $79,378, flexible work options that include: a one day/week hybrid work from home; earned day off (EDO) program and others.

The opportunity is for 18 months full-time and is 35 hours per week scheduled Monday to Friday, with some extended hours to meet operational requirements. The office is located at 101-1101 5 St. Nisku, AB.

**How to apply**:
We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.