Accounting Student – Indigenous Peoples Summer Student Opportunity – Canada Summer Jobs

Canada Summer Jobs

1 temporary full-time position for 4 months

The City of Edmonton is continuing to evolve and grow in response to the needs of our citizens. We are redefining how we do finance in a municipal setting while fiscally guiding our organization to a higher standard of excellence. Within the Financial and Corporate Services Department, you will be part of the Corporate Accounting Reporting and Policy section within the Financial Services Branch. This is an integrated and interactive work team. Work varies within the area, allowing the student to be involved in different aspects of public sector finance and being presented with new challenges and learning opportunities in each of those aspects.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist with the preparation of monthly reporting and accounting duties related to operating, capital/debt, payroll & benefits, commodity tax, investments and performance reporting
• Assist with the budget preparation process
• Prepare basic accounting entries
• Assist in the review and analysis of financial systems

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accounting degree program (3rd or 4th year)
• Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, requirements and practices
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain strong working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to check and record financial transactions and prepare financial reports with proven attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications (Sheets, Docs, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and with little supervision at times
• Experience in preparing a variety of complex and diverse financial statements, reports, and analysis of accounting data is an asset
• Understanding of Canadian public sector accounting standards is an asset
• Knowledge of corporate financial systems and their relationship to departmental accounting operations is an asset
• Access to high-speed internet while working from home
• This position will be a combination of working from home and on-site working conditions. All working conditions will follow the Government of Alberta health recommendations

Note1

This position may be partially funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program provided by Service Canada.

• Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered:
• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• Canada Summer Jobs supports program objectives of helping young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, to transition to the labour market. Priority will be given to applications from candidates who self-identify as:
• Youth who are early leavers of high school, not in employment, education or training
• Black and other racialized youth
• Indigenous youth and
• Youth with disabilities

Note 2

Hired candidates must meet the eligibility requirements of the funder:

• Currently enrolled and returning to school or a Post -Secondary Institution in the fall
• Applicants must be Metis, First Nation or Inuit
• New hires will be required to register with our identified funding partner

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Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, Monday – Friday

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary: $19.749 – 25.135 (Hourly)

Talent Diversity Consultant: FK/LU