Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Burlington.
Please remember to complete your applicant profile to ensure we have accurate information. We look forward to receiving your application.
Coordinator of Accounting Services (Contract/Job Rotation up to December 2022)
| Open Date | Feb 17 2021 - 09:30:00 AM | Close Date | Mar 03 2021 - 11:59:00 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position Title | Coordinator of Accounting Services (Contract/Job Rotation up to December 2022) | Posting Type | Non-Union |
| Posting Status | Active | Position Length | Contract/Job Rotation |
| Department Group | Hours per Week | 35 hours per week | |
| Department | Financial Services | Openings | 1 |
| Education | Undergraduate Degree | Experience | 5 years |
| Location | Finance | Competition | FN-19-21 |
| Salary Range | $100,137 - $125,171 (Grade 12 – Under Review) |
Description
Position Overview:
The Coordinator of Accounting Services is responsible for the provision of accounting services, specifically accounts receivable and accounts payable, to City departments as well as local boards who wish to obtain services from the City. This position is responsible for Corporate analytical support and business process review and solutions as they relate to financial management systems; including ensuring internal controls are in place to manage risk associated with these activities.
Responsibilities:
- Provides consulting services to internal departments and local boards related to the effective use of financial management systems and implementation of internal controls and policies and procedures supporting the controls.
- Provides day-to-day supervision of the Accounting Services section, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
- Develops and administers financial management systems including working with users to provide integration with other corporate information systems and processes. Develops efficiencies in procedures related to accounting services.
- Coordinates internal section audits, develops and implements action plans and reports outcomes to the Audit Committee.
- Coordinates the provision of accounting services to local boards including the management, development and conversion of accounting records for the local boards into the City’s financial system.
- Coordinates with local boards in managing their operating and capital budget submissions and ensures they can provide meaningful and timely financial reporting to their respective Boards of Directors.
- Responsible for system maintenance, user support and enhancements of City point of sale (POS) systems.
Requirements:
You have a proven track record of leadership success in a progressive work environment that focuses on financial management. Your strong analytical and decision-making skills, financial management capabilities, report writing, financial statement analysis and presentation skills complement your ability to collaborate and consult effectively with internal and external partners. You have a CPA designation, and/or a University degree, preferably in Business or Accounting.
Your education is complemented by a minimum of five (5) years of municipal finance or job-related experience, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory/managerial capacity. Experience working with financial management systems, databases and spreadsheets is required. (SAP experience will be considered an asset.)