Accountant 1 Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on February 13, 2010 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 09-UN-129 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Finance & Technology Job Description: The City of Surrey is British Columbia???s second largest city and one of Canada???s most progressive and rapidly growing municipalities. Innovation, creativity and leadership are vital to our progress as a civic corporation servicing a community of 460,000 citizens. Within this demanding and challenging environment, an exciting career opportunity exists in the Finance & Technology Department. Accountant 1 The Accountant 1 is responsible for professional accounting, financial management and budget work as well as Finance Department duties, which include projects, studies, operations and communications of some complexity. Typical duties would include: prepare, compile, presents and publishes operating and capital budgets, corporate plans and studies; controls, monitors, analyzes and reports on budgeted versus actual revenues and expenditures and assists with operational requirements of other Departments. Work is assigned, supervised and reviewed periodically by a professional supervisor. Applicants must have effective communication skills both verbally and orally,work independently, plan, organize and coordinate assignments. Thorough working knowledge of PC and computer applications; good analytical and summarization skills; thorough accounting knowledge, including fund accounting is required. Working knowledge of the Municipal Act and business law are an asset. You have also completed or are in your final year of a professional accounting designation, and have a minimum of one year???s directly related experience. Applicants must have completed a Canadian Securities course. We offer employees tremendous opportunities to apply and enhance their skills in a positive and rewarding environment. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please apply on-line: www.surreycareers.ca The City of Surrey wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Duties: The Accountant 1 is responsible for professional accounting, financial management and budget work as well as Finance Department duties, which include projects, studies, operations and communications of some complexity. Typical duties would include: prepare, compile, presents and publishes operating and capital budgets, corporate plans and studies; controls, monitors, analyzes and reports on budgeted versus actual revenues and expenditures and assists with operational requirements of other Departments. Work is assigned, supervised and reviewed periodically by a professional supervisor. Educational Requirements: Applicants must have effective communication skills both verbally and orally,work independently, plan, organize and coordinate assignments. Thorough working knowledge of PC and computer applications; good analytical and summarization skills; thorough accounting knowledge, including fund accounting is required. Working knowledge of the Municipal Act and business law are an asset. Salary: Bi-weekly Web Address: http://www.surreycareers.ca Address: 14245 - 56th Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3X 3A2, Canada E-mail: Fax: Opening Date: January 13, 2010 08:30 AM Closing Date: February 13, 2010 04:30 PM Back