Accounting Assistant Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53696)

Description

Join the Urban Planning and Economy Department and play a vital role in the financial integrity of land development projects across Edmonton. 

As an Accounting Assistant, you'll be the foundational support for the Development Servicing Agreements Unit, ensuring that all financial data is meticulously tracked, processed, and maintained. This is a chance to apply your accounting acumen and superior organizational skills in a high-volume, dynamic environment that directly contributes to the city's operational efficiency and strong external partnerships.

What will you do?

• Input, organize, and meticulously review financial data pertinent to individual land development projects
• Accurately track the receipt and disbursement of thousands of annual transactions related to assessments and fees, keeping all records up-to-date
• Prepare and process basic financial documents, such as journal vouchers and cheque requisitions, for review and approval
• Assist in the administration of Letters of Credit, development bonds, and cash securities
• Liaise with financial institutions and developers/land development companies to confirm documentation and track the status of security instruments
• Act as the initial point of contact for routine internal and external inquiries, directing complex questions to the Financial Analyst
• Generate and format routine monthly and year-end reports from spreadsheets for review
• Perform informal reconciliations of spreadsheets against other records to identify and correct basic data entry errors