Requisition ID: 40325 

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function

Performs complex accounting work involving a variety of accounts and records to support Arts, Culture and Community Services, Development, Buildings & Licensing, and Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability with a variety of accounts and records.  

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures the timely and accurate transfer of data from sub-systems to SAP to meet cycle close deadlines

• Verifies the integrity of interfaced data from various sub-systems to the SAP GL, trouble shoots /analyzes problems and corrects discrepancies

• Reconciles various general ledger accounts related to supported business areas

• Reconciles project cost centers, related internal orders, secondary cost elements to make sure expenditures are accurately reflected

• Provides Project Managers with cost recovery and spending updates as required

• Reconciles payroll clearing costs and transfers these to various ACCS/DBL/PDS one-time funded projects

• Reconciles Development Cost Charges fees collected through the POSSE system, Planning Subdivisions, and through Letters of Credit deposited. Prepare remittance to Metro Vancouver

• Serves as ACCS/DBL/PDS finance liaison and contact for trouble shooting issued related to revenue systems, e.g. Moneris credit card machines and related Web issues, Tempest, AMANDA, and POSSE

• Records and reconciles credit card payments collected including online web payments

• Processes refund documents

• Compiles statistical data to support business decisions

• Prepares year end working papers and liaise with external auditors on account inquiries

• Develops, document and implements new procedures and provides guidance and instructions to ACCS/DBL/PDS operational staff involved in revenue collection and reconciliation process

• Participates in developing, testing and implementing improvements and software upgrades to existing systems and processes

• Participates in the implementation and testing of new systems and processes

• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Completion of diploma in Accounting or completion of the CPA Prerequisite Education Program, with considerable experience as an Accounting Clerk III or related experience including the use of accounting and office software applications; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the basic principles and standard practices of accounting and bookkeeping

• Considerable knowledge of statutory regulations and restrictions governing receipt and expenditure accounting

• Good knowledge of office methods and procedures

• Good knowledge of the specific rules and regulations governing departmental activities

• Good knowledge of other agencies’ financial practices and requirements which apply to the work

• Proven problem solving, analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to prepare varied financial and statistical reports

• Ability to make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City staff and with representatives of other agencies as required

• Ability to operate standard office equipment

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, to prioritize work, take initiative to resolve issues, meet tight deadlines and thrive in an evolving environment

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Finance, Risk & Supply Chain Management (1150) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: April 2024 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-022: $38.75 to $45.62 per hour

Application Close: April 5, 2024

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

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