Financial Accounting Analyst Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on February 28, 2013 at 4:30 PM Job ID: E13-02 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Finance & Corporate Services Job Description: The fifth largest city in BC, and with one of the fastest growing economies in the country, Abbotsford is truly a community of opportunity. Located 50 minutes from downtown Vancouver and nestled in the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford???s views and natural beauty are unrivalled. Abbotsford offers a thriving urban centre with all the amenities of big city living at a fraction of the cost. As an employer, Abbotsford is not your typical municipality. We value progress, customer service, integrity and our unique ability to provide diverse innovative services. We manage our own law enforcement and emergency services, water supply and wastewater treatment plants, as well as an International Airport. With this range in services that we provide to our residents we offer just as diverse career opportunities in varied departments. Abbotsford is an excellent place to live, work and raise a family. Financial Accounting Analyst | Posting #E13-02 We are currently offering an exciting opportunity in our Finance & Corporate Services Department for a dynamic, self-motivated professional with proven knowledge, skills and abilities as a Financial Accounting Analyst. Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for complex analytical work, act as a team leader for various projects, and exercise scrupulous attention to detail and a high level of care in working with highly sensitive financial data. Major accountabilities include: ??? Year-End Financial Statements; ??? Other Statutory reporting; ??? Project support & Financial Analysis; and ??? Review of daily/weekly work performed by the Financial Accounting Team. As the successful candidate you have a University Degree, plus an accounting designation (e.g. CA, CGA, CMA), accompanied by a minimum of five (5) years of related experience. Experience using an ERP (e.g. SAP) is considered an asset. If you are customer service focused, looking for a challenge and an opportunity to make an impact in a fast growing municipality, this is the opportunity for you! Additional Information: For more information about this position and to submit an application, please visit us online at: Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Opening Date: February 12, 2013 08:30 AM Closing Date: February 28, 2013 04:30 PM *Please note that the closing date shown above reflects when this job posting will be removed from this website. This job posting may remain open on the City's website (www.abbotsford.ca/careers) until the position is filled. Back