Accounting-Technician(Lethbridge, Infrastructure Services)- career opportunity in Canada

Job title:Accounting-Technician
Job type: contract(12-month-term)
Company:Lethbridge
Type: External
Deadline: 9/6/2013 4:30 PM
Summary:
The City of Lethbridge, Infrastructure Services is inviting applications from individuals who are interested in working as an Accounting Technician. We currently have a vacancy in the following area: Infrastructure Services (Term position, 12 months)
Details: ​POSTING # 13-119

The City of Lethbridge, Infrastructure Services is inviting applications from individuals who are interested in working as an Accounting Technician. ; We currently have a vacancy in the following area:

Infrastructure Services (Term position, 12 months)

WAGE & HOURS:$29.70 per hour, for 37.50 hours per week

DUTIES:
This position is responsible for a variety of complex municipal accounting and year end functions and will provide financial analysis through reporting, monitoring, and reconciling. Duties may include: preparing financial reports; processing accounts payable and accounts receivable; projection of year end variance; project reporting and monitoring; creating purchase orders and work orders; assisting in the development of business unit operating budget documents; and the development and review of processes and procedures for the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of a high school diploma supplemented by up to two years of post-secondary education. ; Preference will be given to candidates with four to six years of related experience. ; Candidates must have strong analytical skills and an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles. Effective communication with representatives from all levels within the City as well as officials from outside parties is required. ; The successful candidate will have the ability to work with a variety of computer software applications including in-depth hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. ; Candidates will require superior organization skills to allow them to complete daily duties with tight deadlines.

Inquiries regarding this opportunity should be directed to Garrett Anderson, Human Resources Consultant at (403) 320-4010.

Please submit a resume that outlines your education and experience as it relates to this position, referencing posting #13-119, to City of Lethbridge, Human Resources, 6th Floor City Hall, 910 – 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0P6.
 Resumes may also be submitted by email to: humanresources@lethbridge.ca ; or faxed to (403) 320-9369.

Applications will be accepted until September 6, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.

Contact Name: Garrett Anderson at 403-320-4010
Contact E-Mail: humanresources@lethbridge.ca