Scheduling End Date: 8/2/2013 4:30 PM
Contact: Jodi Findlay
Type: External
Status: Accepting Applications
Closing Date: 8/2/2013 4:30 PM
Summary: Our Planning and Development Services Department currently has a permanent opening for a: Planning and Development Office and Accounting Support
POSTING # 13-97
The core responsibility of the Planning and Development Office and Accounting Support position is to provide administrative support, financial support, and data analysis to the various units of the Lethbridge Planning and Development Services Department.
Specific Duties
;Administrative Assistant to the Director and Department Managers.
;Typing of correspondence, minutes, notices, and forms and meeting setup duties.
;Organizing and assisting with organization of meetings and/or courses.
;Prepare agenda packages for Ad-hoc, advisory and working group committees.
;Assist staff in preparation of reports and information packages for submission to appeals boards.
;Coordinates appointments, meetings and information between business units, ad-hoc committees, the development industry, residents groups, and the Planning and Development Division.
;Daily and Monthly Financial Analysis and Reporting.
;Budget/Variance Reporting assist in monitoring operating budget to make certain expenditures and revenues are coded correctly.
;Monitor monthly variances to ensure spending meets projected budgeted amounts. ; Issue reports and variances to the various Department Managers to assist in key business decisions.
;Provide financial advice and guidance to management on balances and trends in financial accounts and data to aid in decision making.
;Instrumental in assisting the Director with the development of three year budgets.
;Liaises with the Office Manager to ensure timely updates and reports to business unit managers.
Qualifications
;A two year post-secondary diploma in Business/Office Administration, accounting, customer service, or advanced Microsoft programs.
;Municipal experience considered an asset.
;Essential accounting procedures (payables, receivables, projection of yearend variances, etc.)
;Business/Office Administration
;Exceptional analytical ability to review reporting, monitoring and reconciling.
;Excellent customer service and communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within all levels of the organization.
;Superior organization skills for multi-tasking and meeting tight deadlines with many interruptions.
;This position requires frequent use of creativity, independent judgment and initiative. The incumbent regularly performs duties that are confidential in nature.
;Ability to prepare accurate and concise reports and research, review and interpret statistical data.
;In-depth experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher, etc) and ability to learn new programs such as Tempest, Oracle, and People Soft.
Salary: ; ;$29.70 per hour (37.5 Hours per week) ;
The City of Lethbridge offers a comprehensive and flexible compensation package.
Further information on this opportunity can be obtained from Dave Baines Customer Services Manager at (403) 320-3105.
If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume quoting JOB 13-97 to Human Resources, 6th Floor, City Hall, 910 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0P6.
Email: humanresources@lethbridge.ca ;Fax (403) 320-9369
Submissions will be accepted until August 2, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. ; Please reference Posting #13-97 on your submission.
Contact Name: Dave Baines at 403-320-3105
Contact E-Mail: humanresources@lethbridge.ca
Click on link below to Apply Online :
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