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

Prepare computerized invoices and maintain accurate customer records.

- 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.