Divisional Accountant Central Office
Opening Details
Canada
Payroll
Related Post-secondary
Description & Details
Competition #PLSD-747
Reporting to the Secretary-Treasurer, the Divisional Account is responsible for ensuring the accurate accounting of all revenues and expenditures for the school division including ongoing enhancements to internal reporting, accounting and software support to schools for the management of school funds, support of annual scholarship application evaluation, and designated returning officer for all elections. This position will also provide direct support to the payroll and accounts payable areas with some shared responsibilities. Monthly and year-end financial reporting, up to and including the drafting of financial statements along with support to schools, administrative staff and department heads will be an essential function of this role. Included in this role will be support to executive leadership in the creation and/or analysis of school and divisional data. This is a part time (0.8 FTE) position, working 10 months per year (September to June), 4 days per week (Tuesday to Friday), 7.5 hours per day.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Preference will be given to a post-secondary graduate of a recognized accounting program with enrolment in or plans to enroll in a Chartered Professional Accountant designation
- Thorough knowledge of accounting theory and systems.
- Advanced knowledge and experience with the use of Microsoft Excel.
- Highly motivated team player, accustomed to working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
- Three to five year experience in business services, finance or other relevant areas.
Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement. Please quote competition number on application.
How to Apply / Contact
Please quote competition number PLSD-747 on application.
Please send cover letter and resume, by e-mail to lenore.etherington@plrd.ab.ca. Applications will also be accepted by mail or fax to:
Lenore Etherington, H.R. Administrator
Prairie Land School Division
P.O. Box 670
Hanna, Alberta T0J 1P0
Fax: (403)854-2803