CLOSED & FILLED - Finance Assistant - OPEN UNTIL SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS SELECTED

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CLOSED & FILLED

FINANCE ASSISTANT


The Town of Wembley is seeking applications for a full time Finance Assistant.  The Finance Assistant will be responsible for the Town’s accounting system.   

 

Main duties include but are not limited to:

  • Ensures that all accounting functions, payables, receivables and ledgers are processed accurately and on a timely basis
  • Prepares and processes payroll
  • Assist in preparing year end working papers in connection with the year-end audit
  • Assist in preparing interim and annual operating budgets
  • Assist in preparing applications for various grants and reports on government grants to various agencies
  • Maintenance of the Town’s assets and general accounting duties.  
  •  Relief work at the front counter, telephone and other related duties.
  • Sending out benefit provider sign-up packages
  • Sign on and termination of the employees’ benefits
  • Answering inquiries and filling in of forms for benefit claims
  • Updating and balancing the benefits billings
  • WCB year-end reporting
  • Performs other duties or projects as assigned

 Requirements:

  • Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Accounting, Finance and/or Payroll Administration from a recognized institution or equivalent related work experience in municipal government setting
  • Completion of or working towards Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) from the Canadian Payroll Association is considered an asset
  • Strong skills in various Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Teams Outlook, and PowerPoint)
  • Excellent computer/calculator keyboarding accuracy and speed
  • Highly organized with a strong ability to meet tight deadlines and multi-task
  • Experience with MuniWare software would be an asset
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • A fundamental understanding of FOIP Legislation and the MGA
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
  • Valid driver’s license

 

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS SELECTED

 Please forward your resume in confidence to:

Town of Wembley

Box 89

Wembley, AB.  T0H 3S0

Attention:  Kiera Kraig, Finance Clerk

Fax: 780-766-2868

Email: finance@wembley.ca


We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.