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Job Details: General Accountant

Job Details
Open Date Mar 13 2023 - 12:52:00 PM Close Date Apr 02 2023 - 11:59:00 PM
Position Title General Accountant Posting Type Permanent - Full Time
Posting Status Active Position Length Permanent (Indefinite term)
Department Group Hours per Week Thirty-five (35)
Department Finance Openings 1
Education Equivalent to Completion of Community College or Specialized Trade Courses Experience 2 - 3 years
   
Location Municipality of Port Hope, Ontario
Salary Range $56,160.96 - $66,122.55 per annum
Union Position No

Description

The General Accountant is responsible for assisting the Manager, Financial Planning with a variety of assignments including accounting and analysis of capital assets, development charges, reserves and reserve funds, debt, and investments income.

Qualifications:

  • Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in financial reporting and analysis, fixed asset accounting
  • Knowledge in the Public Sector Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Great Plains financial software, FMW Budgeting Software and Citywide Asset Management software would be an asset.

Employment Terms:

  • Position: Full-time, Permanent, Thirty-five (35) hours per week
  • Compensation: $56,160.96 - $66,122.55 per annum
  • Benefits: Group Health, Dental and Life Insurance benefit coverage after three months of employment. OMERS Pension Plan enrolment as of date of hire.

Application Process: 

Please submit your cover letter and resumeon or before Sunday April 2, 2023 via: Online at www.porthope.ca / Your Municipal Government / Careers / Click on “View Job Opportunities + Apply Online”

Interviews:

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews may be scheduled prior to the job posting closing date.

The Municipality of Port Hope thanks all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.  The Municipality of Port Hope is an equal opportunity Employer.  Work accommodations are available, upon request, in the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

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General Accountant_Website_2023.pdf
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