Intrastructure Management Accountant Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on February 28, 2024 at 4:30 PM Job ID: J0224-0363 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Finance & Procurement Services Job Description: The City of Abbotsford’s Finance & Procurement Services Department is looking for a seasoned CPA to join their dynamic team as the Infrastructure Management Accountant. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning and Accounting, you will be responsible for ensuring the fixed asset methodology and system is current, linked with operational outcomes and aligned with best practices, in addition to performing the administration of related City financial records. Duties: In this challenging role, you will utilize your specialized knowledge to administer the fixed asset program while recommending updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets. You will analyze and reconcile asset, liability and operating accounts and provide decision support for long term capital planning. Strong communication and presentation skills are necessary as you prepare and present technical business documents and reports. Your demonstrated ability to communicate complex information to others who may not be familiar with the topic will be beneficial as you build relationships with, and gain confidence from your stakeholders. Your strong analytical and critical thinking skills will make you an asset to the team. Thorough knowledge of public body accounting practices and procedures regarding the preparation of financial statements and records along with knowledge of tangible capital asset accounting practices, principles, procedures, policies and regulations will guide your success in this position. Educational Requirements: As the ideal candidate you will have: • CPA Designation including a Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline • Three years’ accounting experience including a minimum of six months cumulative experience in asset accounting. Salary: This position is unionized, C.U.P.E Local 774, and the hourly rate of pay is from $40.85 to $48.08 per hour. Additional Information: The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you are looking for a challenge and an opportunity to make an impact in a fast growing municipality, we want to hear from you! Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Address: City of Abbotsford 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford BC V2T 1W7 E-mail: careers@abbotsford.ca Fax: 604-864-5541 Opening Date: February 13, 2024 08:30 AM Closing Date: February 28, 2024 04:30 PM Back