Financial Services Specialist

The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish _
- Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. _

**External Job Posting**

**Position**:Financial Services Specialist**

**Status**: Regular Full-Time

**Work Area**: Finance

**Posting Date**: September 5, 2024

**Closing Date**: September 19, 2024

**GENERAL SUMMARY**

Reporting to the Director of Financial Operations, the Financial Services Specialist provides exceptional customer service

and a diverse range of accounting functions for Financial Services team members and operational departments

throughout the District.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Contributes to the success of our team and creation of our thriving community, by fostering the District of Squamish

corporate values in their work: Respect, Integrity, Connection and Progress.
- Serves as a primary point of contact for internal customers, responding to inquiries and providing information and

assistance.
- Provides accounting advice and assistance to operational departments and Finance team members.
- Regularly solicits feedback from internal and external customers and acts on the feedback received.
- Performs accounting, analysis, and reconciliations.
- Monitors and analyzes expenditures and investigates budgetary variances.
- Financial grant administration and reporting.
- Assists with the maintenance of the tangible capital asset database.
- Assists with the preparation of operating and capital budgets.
- Prepares journal entries and supporting working papers.
- Participates in the month end, quarter end, and year - end processes and procedures.
- Enforces policies and procedures as required.
- Participates in the implementation and improvement of financial and related software.
- Participates in special projects for and on behalf of the department.
- Reviews financial business processes throughout the District and initiates or recommends improvements to achieve

efficiencies and ensure strong financial internal controls.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES**
- Sound knowledge of advanced principles, practices, and standards of accounting, auditing, and budgeting.
- Ability to interpret, analyze, and convey complex financial information, concepts, rules, and standards to all levels of
- the organization.
- Sound knowledge of, and experience working with, the bylaws, regulations, statutes, and polices governing operations
- of local government financial services.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills with advanced proficiency in Excel; experience working with financial database software.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work within tight
- deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal with customers in a professional manner.
- Self-motivated and proactive, consistently taking the initiative to drive progress and achieve objectives.
- Ability to understand when information is confidential, maintain discretion and confidentiality, and comply with
- privacy legislation.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other departments without compromising internal controls.
- Ability to adapt and respond to administrative and technological change.
- Ability to interpret and comply with procedures and policies.

**REQUIRED TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
- A minimum completion of CPA Core #1 and Core #2 of the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) or equivalent
- A minimum of 5 years work experience working in an accounting or financial analyst role
- Work experience in a municipal environment would be an asset

**OR**

local government finance and accounting experience.

**Disclaimer**:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people

assigned to this position. This is a general list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Other related duties may be assigned in keeping with the general nature of the position.

hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

**Salary**:$44.51 per hour

This is a Union position within the Collective Agreement of CUPE Local 2269 and the District of Squamish.

**Direct Your Application (Quoting Competition #) To: #24-112**

Human Resources

District of Squamish
- As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and _
- provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all _
- backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of _
- We thank all applicants for applying._