Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable & Property Taxation

Iqaluit, NU, Canada

Full Time

Finance

Mid Level

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.

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This position is located in Iqaluit, Nunavut, an Arctic community accessible only by air with no road access to southern Canada. This is NOT a rotational fly-in/fly-out position. Please confirm that you are either already a northern resident or understand that you would be responsible for self-relocating to Iqaluit (without relocation assistance) and adapting to the Arctic environment.*

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