Financial Analyst III

(Permanent full-time)

Job # FS 10-1

CURRENT STATUS:

June 23, 2010:

This position has been filled.  We thank you for your interest in working with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, and hope you will continue to watch our job postings and apply for positions which you are interested in.

June 2, 2010:

Candidates have been selected and are being contacted.  Interviews are taking place on June 9, 2010.

March 24, 2010:

As of 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, we no longer will be accepting resumes for this posting.  The department is currently reviewing all resumes received.  This process can take up to two weeks or longer, depending on the number of applications. 

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NOTE: This position requires a Career Profile and resume (no cover letter is requested).  Please attach the Career Profile to the front of your resume.

Job Description:

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Financial Analyst III.  This position reports to the Supervisor, Accounting Operations, and is responsible for maintaining financial accounting system and providing accounting and clerical support to Financial Analysts and Purchasing Officer and other departmental support as required. 

Responsibilities:

This position performs functions in both the Financial Analyst area and in the Purchasing division at two works sites in the Civic Centre.  Some of the shared responsibilities are:

•          Ensuring financial transactions are accurately processed on a timely basis

•          Performing account analysis

•          Supporting financial analysts in performing reconciliations, account balancing, and general ledger maintenance

•          Supporting financial analysts in preparation of financial statements and audit preparation

•          Learning fund accounting concepts, and internal policies and procedures required to solve routine problems

•          Support the purchasing officer in preparing purchasing documents, merging documents and posting documents to the municipal web site

•          Prepare documentation and attend weekly tender opening meetings

•          Ensure tenders/contracts have the proper documentation for signing; review all tenders, assemble, and return to originating department

•          Type, disburse and file all purchase orders

•          Assist with electronic Purchase Order training

•          Provide purchasing information to contractors on a regular basis

•          Provide front counter and phone service to Purchasing

•          Supporting other departmental functions as required

Qualifications:

•          Completion of a Community College program, preferably in an Accounting Program, with a minimum of six months to two years related experience in tenders/contracts, purchasing, front counter/reception, and accounting

•          Understanding of financial controls and working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures (GAAP)

•          Proficiency in the use of computers, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet researching

•          Experience with various financial software packages including CMiC and FMW an asset

•          Excellent written, oral and problem solving skills

•             Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) prior to commencement of employment

Compensation:

This position has an annual salary range of $40,396 to $43,902 (based on grade 4 of the 2010 non-union full-time compensation plan), plus benefits following the successful completion of a 90 day probationary period.

Applying:

Candidates interested in the above position are asked to submit a Career Profile and resume to the address below.  Please do not include a cover letter, or copies of transcripts, licenses, certificates, etc.

The Career Profile can be found below.  The Microsoft Word (.doc) version of the Career Profile may be saved on your computer.  Please complete the form and save before printing or emailing.  There is an Adobe version you can print and complete by hand. If you are unable to save or print either of the Career Profile versions, please visit:

o   A local library

o   A Chatham-Kent municipal centre

o   Or Chatham-Kent Employment Resource Centres (in Chatham at the Federal building, 1^st floor, 120 Wellington Street or in Wallaceburg at the Municipal Centre, 2^nd floor, 786 Dufferin Ave) 

CAREER PROFILE:
FAIIICAREERPROFILEEXTMarch2010.doc
FAIIICAREERPROFILEEXTMarch2010.pdf

 

Your resume should give detailed information for each 'yes' answer in your Career Profile, as well as where you gained the experience.  Your resume should list each employer, the job titles under each employer, with a summary of the job duties/skills/experiences you gained in each position compared to the responsibilities and qualifications listed in the job ad.

If submitting electronically, please include the municipal job title and municipal job number in your subject line, and include your name and phone number in the body of your e-mail.  If submitting a Career Profile application form and resume via e-mail, please submit your documents in a MS Word (.doc or docx) or Adobe (.pdf) attachment.  Please do not paste the application form into your email. 

Applications must be received before 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2010:

Municipality of Chatham-Kent

315 King Street West

P.O. Box 640

Chatham ON  N7M 5K8

Attn. Cathy J. E. Hoffman, MPA, CHRP, CMMIII

Director, Human Resources & Organizational Development

Fax:  519.436.3237

Email address: Ckresume@chatham-kent.ca

Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.