Accountant 1 Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on January 5, 2012 at 4:30 PM Department: Finance & Technology Job Description: 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. Duties: Typical duties would include: prepare, compile, present and publish operating and capital budgets, corporate plans and studies; control, monitor, analyze and report on budgeted versus actual revenues and expenditures and assist with operational requirements of other Departments. Work is assigned, supervised and reviewed periodically by a professional supervisor. Educational Requirements: 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. Skill Requirements: Applicants must have effective communication skills both orally and in writing, 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. Web Address: www.surreycareers.ca Address: 14245 - 56th Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3X 3A2, Canada E-mail: Fax: Opening Date: December 6, 2011 08:30 AM Closing Date: January 5, 2012 04:30 PM Back