Careers

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Town of Vermilion!

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Accounting Supervisor

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services the Accounting Supervisor is a member of the Finance and Administration Team. The focus of the Accounting Supervisor is all financial management, control and reporting, including overseeing the accounting functions, property tax, conducting forecast analysis, monitoring corporate credit and oversight of finance staff. The Town relies on this role to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.

This is a permanent, long-term position with occasional work in the evening and weekend.

Education:

Preference will be given to applicants with:

A Bachelor Degree in Finance or Business Administration with major in Accounting.
An accounting designation (C.P.A.) or working towards it, is considered an asset.
Experience with Bellamy/Serenic Software
Experience with municipal administration and finance
Experience mentoring and coaching

Experience:

Minimum 2 years’ experience in financial accounting and reporting for a municipality or government organization using fund accounting.
Experience with payroll
Experience with investments
Providing financial analysis to senior leadership
Experience with customer service for both internal and external customers
Experience with external auditors and coordinating the audit

Knowledge and Skills:

Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Demonstrates attention to detail and performing work with accuracy.
Solid understanding of municipal financial processes and procedures.
Records and monitors investments.
Knowledge of information technology systems and controls, providing input on policies and strategies.
Knowledge of payroll and benefits administration, and applicable legislation.
A high level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability.
Knowledge of the Alberta Municipal Government Act (M.G.A.) and other relevant Alberta legislation.
Time Management, balancing numerous high priority tasks and duties
Knowledge of GST compliance and filing

Other Requirements:

Ability to identify issues that require notification of leadership
Ability to independently make defendable judgment calls for those issues that do not require further input from the Director
Ability to occasionally work remotely if required
Successful candidate will be required to provide a current Criminal Records Check as a condition of employment
Authorized to work in Canada

Open Until Suitable Candidate Found.

Please submit resume to:

Director of Corporate Services

Finance

Town of Vermilion

5021- 49th Avenue

Vermilion, AB T9X 1X1

780-581-2400

Resumes are accepted for specific job openings only.
General applications will not stay on file.
Successful applicants may be required to provide a current criminal record check at their own expense.

Resumes must be received before closing date as indicated on the individual posting.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Positions will remain on the website until filled.

Employee Values

We strive to provide superior customer satisfaction.

We show personal integrity in all aspects of our employment.

We give our best effort in our work.

We work as a team.

We respect and encourage new ideas from our colleagues and our community.

We are committed to developing new skills for professional and personal growth.