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1 temporary full-time position for 4 or 8 months, intended specifically for students currently enrolled in an accounting co-op or related post-secondary work experience degree program, commencing in September 2023

At the heart of the City of Edmonton is a community of city builders, problem solvers, listeners and doers. We’re a modern municipal corporation, serving over one million people and looking to attract and inspire one million more. With more than 300 programs and services, our work connects us to almost every aspect of Edmontonians’ daily lives. And working together, we’re building a thriving, sustainable and welcoming home for Edmontonians of today and tomorrow.

Financial Services is an integrated and interactive work environment with ongoing opportunities for continuous improvement and feedback. 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
• Prepare basic accounting entries
• Assist in the review and analysis of financial systems
• Assist with duties related to the year-end financial statement preparation
• Support Senior Accountants with the compilation of data and financial information
• Additional tasks as required

Note: This position may be a combination of working from home and on-site working conditions.

• Currently enrolled in an accounting co-op or equivalent post-secondary work experience degree program
• 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 Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently and with little supervision at times
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Additional assets would be skills, experience or knowledge of:
  • Experience in preparing a variety of complex and diverse financial statements, reports, and analysis of accounting data
  • Understanding of Canadian public sector accounting
  • Knowledge of corporate financial systems and their relationship to departmental accounting operations

• Please note, as part of your application, we ask that you attach an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification letter (indicating you are enrolled in a co-op or related post-secondary work experience degree program). Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City.

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework and Indigenous Framework.

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact [email protected].

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 Range: $21.545 - $25.135 (Hourly)

Talent Diversity Consultant: JY/JF