Salmon Arm, a lifestyle community

The lifestyle community of Salmon Arm is nestled on the shore of Salmon Arm Bay of Shuswap Lake, centrally located half way between Vancouver and Calgary. With a population of approximately 17,500, it is the largest community on Shuswap Lake and serves as the business centre for the area. Surrounded by rolling hillsides, Salmon Arm is rich in culture and arts and enjoys a full complement of excellent recreation and community facilities including a modern City Hall. With a moderate climate and four distinct seasons, Salmon Arm offers year-round recreation and is renowned for its low stress lifestyle.

Career Opportunity

The City of Salmon Arm is seeking a qualified Accountant. Reporting to and under the direction of the Manager of Financial Services, the Accountant performs duties within the Finance Department which encompasses accounting, auditing, budgeting, preparation of financial reports, yearend working papers, annual financial statements and related documents, collections and cashier operations, reconciling and maintaining accounting records and various research/analysis/recommendation projects.

In addition, the Accountant will be expected to assist the Manager of Financial Services as required. The Accountant operates in accordance with provincial statutes, local bylaws, internal regulations, policies and professional accounting practices and within such boundaries, exercises a moderate degree of independence of action and judgment based on technical and corporate perspectives.

The Accountant will also perform duties associated with banking operations including investment and redemption of funds, monthend, budget entry, letters of credit, GST/PST reconciliations and reporting, monthly bank reconciliations, etc. The Accountant may be required, from time to time, to perform duties related to utilities, property taxes, accounts payable and receivable, payroll and budget preparation and analysis.

The successful candidate will possess a recognized accounting designation supported by three (3) or more years of accounting and auditing experience, including one (1) year in a municipal environment and one (1) year managing employees; or the equivalent. The successful candidate will possess highly developed customer service and interpersonal skills complimented by strong verbal and written communications.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Grade 12, accredited accounting designation, C.G.A., C.M.A. or C.A., supported by three (3) or more years of accounting and auditing experience, including one (1) year in a municipal environment and one (1) year experience managing employees; or equivalent;
Experience in the preparation of financial reports, annual financial statements and related documents;
In depth working knowledge of computer software systems;
Experience in a team environment; and
Well developed interpersonal/public relations skills.

Preferred Education, Training and Experience

Strong analytical, technical, multitasking skills;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to work independently and apply sound judgment; and
Highly organized, neat and accurate with the ability to meet deadlines.

A sound knowledge of municipal organizations and operations is preferred.

Please visit our web site at www.salmonarm.ca for a full job description as well as additional background information on our community.

If you are interested in this position and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we look forward to you contacting us or submitting your resume and cover letter no later than May 27, 2015 to: