Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable & Property Taxation in Iqaluit

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
• Settlement Allowance: $20,907.43 per annum
• Union Status: Unionized
• Housing: No Staff Housing Available

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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