Cultivate your Career

Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.

The Opportunity

The City of St. Albert is recruiting an individual to join our Financial and Strategic Services department as an Accountant III.

Reporting to the Financial Operations Controller – Revenue Services and Utilities, this position will be responsible for:

• Billing, collection and recording of City revenues;

• Implementing and maintaining strong financial controls;

• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers;

• Supervision of Revenue Services staff;

• Updating quarterly and annual budget forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for the Financial Operations Controller – Revenue Services and Utilities and will provide support on various projects and financial reporting.

• Assist with the development, documentation, and maintenance of strong financial internal controls.

• Provides support in ensuring that the highest standards of accountability for the City’s cash processes are adhered to.

• Supervise a team of three (3) Revenue Services Coordinators which involves providing mentoring and guidance, establishing priorities, conducting performance reviews, and working with the team to identify opportunities for efficiencies and improvements.

This position involves extensive interaction with a variety of internal and external clients. A commitment to creating positive customer experiences in a professional manner and with strong communication skill is essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business with a major in Accounting or Finance.

• Three years accounting experience, with a strong technical knowledge base in GAAP and preparation and review of year end financial statements.

• Prior supervisory experience is a requirement.

• Working towards a Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation or CPA designated.

• Municipal accounting and Public Sector Accounting Board experience is an asset.

• Proficient user of the Microsoft Office Suite and various financial systems.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

• Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data to a variety of users.

• Self- starter with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.

Hours of Work

• We offer a compressed bi-weekly work schedule of 72 hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 – 5:00, with a biweekly regular day off (RDO).
• Benefit from flexible work hours by adjusting your start and end times by 30 or 60 minutes around our core hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Compensation

• The salary ranges from $94,057 - $115,761 per annum including a comprehensive benefits package.

• Learn more about our benefits here: Employee Benefit Guide

• Candidates not meeting the full qualifications may be considered for a development opportunity at a lower classification and salary.

Why You Should Work With Us

• Eligible to apply for a Hybrid Remote Work arrangement, with a minimum of 51% of work time spent onsite and the remainder worked remotely. Employees are eligible to participate in this program after 3 months of employment, subject to satisfactory performance.
• Employees can purchase an annual Recreation Access Pass for $87 + tax, granting unlimited access to Servus Credit Union Place (excluding PLAYcare and registered programs), Fountain Park Recreation Centre, and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool.

Application Information

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, at the same or lower classification level.

Closing Statement

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Applications will only be accepted to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain Time Zone) on closing date.

The City of St. Albert is committed to creating and fostering a diverse workforce where all are welcome and we find a common purpose and strength in our differences. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including those from members of groups that are historically or continue to be underrepresented.

We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.