Accountant, Financial Planning and Budget (01440.4)
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Job Summary
Do you want to use your accounting skills to make a difference in the public sector If so you wont want to miss out on this opportunity to take your career to the next level. Join a team that values your expertise in budgeting and offers a supportive work environment a healthy work-life balance and affordable living in the sunny interior of BC.
Position Summary
The Accountant Financial Planning and Budget plays a pivotal role in managing the universitys financial planning and budgeting as well as in helping senior leaders make informed decisions in the effective allocation of resources. As a member of the Finance team and reporting to the Manager Financial Planning and Budget the Accountant collaborates cross-functionally to provide financial services budget planning and other related processes in support of academic and administrative leaders. The Accountant acts as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of departments and provides comprehensive strategic and operational advice guidance and support in all facets of strategic resource planning in alignment with the universitys mission vision and addition their financial reports forecasts analytical reports budgets and variances will be essential in monitoring fund expenditures and financial reporting.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate holds a university degree in Business Accounting or a related field supplemented by a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or a graduate degree and related experience in the budget and financial planning process preferably in public administration.
Your strong financial background positive attitude and self-driven approach will make you the ideal fit.
What TRU has to offer you
The salary range for this position is $76125.00 - $87001.00 supplemented by a competitive total compensation package. At TRU you will receive a comprehensive extended health and well-being benefits package along with a defined pension plan and employer-matched contributions. You will be part of a supportive and inclusive work environment and will have the option for hybrid work along with paid time off work-life balance and opportunities for growth. Salary placement is commensurate on qualifications.
Who we are
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a comprehensive learner-centred and sustainable university offering high-quality and flexible education training research and scholarship to regional national and international learners and their communities. TRU offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of Nursing Social Work Education Computer Science Science and Law to a highly diverse student population. Located on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc peoples TRU offers two campuses in Kamloops and Williams Lake and several regional centres in British Columbias southern interior.
In line with our vision Community-minded with a global conscience we boldly redefine the university as a place of belonging Kwseltktnéws (we are all related and interconnected with nature each other and all things) where all people are empowered to transform themselves their communities and the world Thompson Rivers University is committed to equity diversity and inclusion.
Why Kamloops
The Accountant Financial Planning and Budget position is based out of TRUs main campus in Kamloops which features an abundance of green space and overlooks the North and South Thompson Rivers. Kamloops is a vibrant city that offers a high quality of life for people of all ages with mild winters warm summers and short commutes. Kamloops boasts an events centre excellent primary and community health care an airport schools the university and a WHL hockey team.
The city is situated between the Coastal and Rocky Mountains which is the perfect backdrop for some of Canadas most incredible outdoor experiences. Living and working in Kamloops you will be minutes away from scenic river trails and parks and a short distance to world-class outdoor recreation in all seasons including mountain biking and hiking trails freshwater lakes in the Okanagan and Shuswap and world-class skiing snowboarding cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Plus it is only a few hours drive to major hubs in BC Alberta and the United States.
Apply today!
This position will be posted until filled. Please note that we are actively recruiting for this position; for full consideration apply today.
Requirements
5 - 7 years of progressive accounting experience in a computerized environment including experience in developing spreadsheets budgets and forecasts analytical reports and financial statements.
An undergraduate degree in Accounting supplemented by a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or graduate degree along with progressive experience in accounting with a desire to focus on budgets and forecasts analytical reports and financial statements.
Post Secondary financial planning experience preferred.
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Time Management
- Accounts Administration
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Administrative Skill
- Leadership skills
- Accounting & Finance
- Accounts Management
- Communication
- Analysis Skills
- Relationship Management
- Team Player Spirit
- Budgeting Skills
- Accounts Payable
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