Full-Time, Permanent

The Corporate Services department is looking for an experienced individual who loves working with numbers and spreadsheets to join their team! The Finance Officer will “Take Care of Banff” by providing technical support and expertise in the areas of general ledger and account reconciliations, quarterly reporting, financial analysis and budget preparation, research and reporting.

You will be responsible for interacting with colleagues and external stakeholders in relation to the Town of Banff’s financial procedures and credit and financial inquiries. You thrive on the specific details and structure of financial reporting and have a high level of competency when it comes to using different software solutions to track, analyze and report on budgets, projects, and grants. A strong knowledge of processes and/or software solutions related to payroll, taxes, utilities, and public sector would be an asset.

Your previous work experience demonstrates your knowledge and abilities related to preparation and reporting of financial statements (including working papers for audit follow-up), preparation and posting journal entries and month-end and bank reconciliations. In addition, you are also able to analyze and interpret revenue and expense variances and discrepancies and have experience in management of capital asset sub-ledger and annual amortization. You are also able to collaborate within an organization resulting in financial competence among non-financial co-workers.

You have a post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics and a CPA designation (or nearing completion of a designation), followed by at least three years’ work experience in an accounting position with a similar level of responsibility. You are considered an expert in Microsoft Excel, competent in Microsoft Office and can apply your abilities in financial software solutions. You blend independence and teamwork to produce results, are confident speaking and responding in public forums and use experience and rationale in recommending and implementing practical solutions to improve effectiveness.

Pre-hire requirements: proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, Criminal background check, including credit sector clearance, a valid Alberta Class 5 Divers License and clear Drivers Abstract.

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“Taking care of Banff: our People, our Community, our Park.”

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, submit your cover letter and resume by December 31, 2022:

Email: jobs@banff.ca

Mail: Town of Banff, Box 1260, Banff, AB, T1L 1A1

Drop off: 110 Bear Street

The Town of Banff appreciates the interest from all applicants, and will directly contact those being considered for an interview. For more information about why the Town of Banff could be your next great career move, please visit banff.ca/jobs.