Job Description
This posting is for one temporary full-time position up to 18 months
The Supervisor of Receivables and Revenue is a key member of the treasury group responsible for leadership, proficiency, and stewardship in treasury accounting. Supporting the Manager of Treasury Services, this position displays leadership and analytical skills that ensures the integrity and reliability of the financial information pertaining to receivables, employee expenses, property taxes and the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP). This position provides in-depth financial analysis, reporting, and internal control expertise, aiding in strategic planning and execution of comprehensive treasury services for Strathcona County, ensuring reporting complies with Public Sector Accounting Standards and the Municipal Government Act.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide professional financial accounting, reporting, and complex analysis to support the Manager of Treasury Services, maintaining subject matter expertise as it applies to related municipal treasury activities
- Provide stewardship as it relates to the planning and delivery of comprehensive accounts receivable, employee expenses, property tax and CEIP
- Supervise the Receivables and Revenue team, providing support and guidance to day-to-day tasks to achieve short and long-term goals, striving to develop solutions that build efficiency and improve the team’s effectiveness
- Provide accounting expertise to support to the organization’s receivable and revenue operations, including processing billings, collections, employee expenses, and corporate payment activities
- Leads the analysis and maintenance of the receivable general ledger accounts including expenses, reconciliations, investigations, month-end, and year-end activities
- Provide leadership to ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounting, efficiency of resources, and high level of customer service
- Participate in safeguarding the organization’s financial health and supporting cash flow management by ensuring that all financial obligations are met in a timely and professional manner
- Promote excellent customer service and provide sound advice, direction, and assistance with a high degree of emotional intelligence
Qualifications and Skills
- Completion of a related degree with three years of experience, or a related diploma with five years of experience
- Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation complete or in progress is an asset
- Experience in a municipal government environment is considered an asset
- Sound knowledge of legislation and public sector practices, including Public Sector Accounting Standards, and Municipal Government Act, and understanding of treasury functions
- Experience and knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement reporting, financing principles, and audit standards and internal controls
- Supervisory experience providing guidance to day-to-day activities for team effectiveness
- Strategic thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to analyze a variety of inputs and risks to solve problems and provide recommendations aligned to the County’s strategic plans
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, including the ability to develop and maintain effective customer service relations with a wide range of external and internal business partners within a political setting
- Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with computerized integrated accounting software packages
Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement and pension programs
- Earned day off program
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.