ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT--1888

Accounting Assistant
Job Number: 1888
Classification Title: Accounting Assistant
Open Date: Aug 28, 2008
Closing Date - 11:59 p.m. on: Sep 4, 2008
Union: CSU 52
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Department:Client Accounting Services Section (Finance and Treasury Department)

Work Location(s) CN Tower, 10004 - 104 Ave (025), T5J 0K1
Description:
The Finance Department requires an individual to provide effective financial services with an emphasis on customer service. Duties of this position include:
Assisting with updating and maintaining of capital asset records for Mobile Equipment.
Providing superior customer service to Mobile Equipment Services Branch.
Reviewing, monitoring and analyzing revenues and expenses.
Developing, preparing and analyzing financial data for fluctuations, changes and trends.
Preparing and providing information to program managers including monthly and year-end financial statements and variances explanations.
Developing and working with forecasts, budgets and projections.
Working individually or in a team on specialized projects and performing special studies to aid in management decision making.
Performing other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
An Accounting Certificate from a recognized technical school or college.
One (1) year of experience in an office environment preferably performing accounting functions.
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office software especially Excel.
SAP (Systems, Application and Products) experience would be an asset.
Demonstrated ability to plan, co-ordinate and follow-up work or assigned tasks.
Knowledge of accepted accounting principles, requirements and practices.
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with levels of management and non-management personnel.
Strong customer service focus.
Where appropriate, applicants may be required to participate in job specific tests.
Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program.

Salary Range: 21M, Salary Grade: 013, $20.86 - $26.18 (Hourly), $1,407.85- $1,766.81 (Bi-Weekly), $36,744.82 - $46,113.81 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

General: Civic Service Union 52 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
The City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.

Human Resources Consultant: MG/MB
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