Accountant 1 Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on April 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 5194 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Finance Job Description: This position is responsible for professional accounting, financial management, budgetary and operational control. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial support and advice to City departments. Duties: Ensure that all month???end financial accounting duties, and all resulting financial reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner. Supports the development of annual operating budgets and long???range financial plans. Monitor, analyse and report on budgeted versus actual revenues and expenditures. Contribute ideas for process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and maintain and strengthen internal accounting policies and controls. Assist management in analyzing and explaining budgetary variances, financial decision making and consistent application of policies and standards. Analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports and projections as required. Preparing monthly, quarterly and year???end financial summaries (including Forecasts) and business analytics for internal and external reporting. Support management in special projects and initiatives and ad???hoc reporting and analysis. Build effective working relationships with staff and management and respond effectively to requests for financial information. Supervise staff responsible for accounting functions and provide training as necessary. Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned. Skill Requirements: A qualified applicant will have: Effective communication skills both orally and in writing Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to local government including Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) Extensive knowledge of financial systems and computer applications is necessary As the successful candidate you will have the demonstrated ability, knowledge and experience necessary to perform duties of this degree of complexity. One year of directly related experience. Successful completion of Core Modules 1 and 2 of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Program. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Web Address: https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/jobs-careers Address: 13450 - 104th Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3T 1V8, Canada E-mail: humanresources@surrey.ca Fax: Opening Date: March 21, 2023 08:30 AM Closing Date: April 3, 2023 04:30 PM Back