Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable & Property Taxation

The City of Iqaluit is looking for a skilled and experienced individual to join our growing team and city as the Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable and Property Taxation

NOTE:Internal and external applicants are invited to apply. In accordance with the Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants will be considered first.

Title: Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable & Property Taxation

Department: Corporate Services

Status: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $78,715.00 per annum, 35 hour/week

Settlement Allowance: $20,907.43 per annum

Union Status: Unionized

Housing: No Staff Housing Available

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Reporting to the Controller, the Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable & Property Taxation is responsible for billing & maintaining all Accounts Receivable and Property Taxation accounts.

KEY Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly invoices & statements for all AR accounts.

• Preparing and issuing all Property Tax notices & reports to customers, banks, and mortgage companies.

• Preparing and issuing all Grants In Lieu Tax notices.

• Preparing and issuing all Property Tax certificates.

• Ensures compliance with City By-Laws, Property Assessment Taxation Act & other applicable Legislation.

• Aid in verifying, updating & reconciling property taxation assessment roll in collaboration with Lands & Planning Department.

• Process any approved account adjustments as required.

• Maintain computerized AR & Property Tax sub ledgers.

• Respond to customer inquiries (written and verbal).

• Reconcile sub ledgers to the G/L Control Accounts.

• Prepare and process approved journal entries.

• Produce monthly accounts receivable aged trial balances.

• Prepare accounts receivable reports & arrears letters for overdue accounts.

• Review bank deposits for accuracy.

• Maintain land lease amortization database.

• Communication with legal representatives during sale of property.

• Maintain and follow established collection procedures.

• Recommend policy and procedure development & improvements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Level of Education/Training:

• Grade 12 Diploma

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent

Minimum Level of Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in financial administration to obtain a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), experience with preparing financial reports and computerized accounting systems.

ASSESTS

• Enrolment in a recognized accounting association;

• Member in good standing with CPA Canada.

• Ability to communicate in one or more of Nunavut’s official languages.

Equivalencies that include a combination of education and experience may be considered.

• The City of Iqaluit embraces the intent and spirit of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit; Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive consideration under this agreement.

• Only those selected to interview will be contacted.

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