Finance & Budget Coordinator

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

We are currently seeking a Finance and Budget Coordinator to support the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS), Enforcement Services, and Mobile Outreach operations. This position plays a key role in financial coordination, reporting, and budget planning.

Position Responsibilities

• Work closely with the management team, providing advice and guidance with regards to budgetary items.
• Create financial reports and provide support to implementing changes in department policies and procedures.
• Responsible for daily financial transactions, monthly financial reporting to the finance department, and yearly budget preparations.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and finance partners to support accurate financial reporting and forecasting.
• Ensuring accurate coding of expenditures.
• Processing accounts payable and monthly and quarterly accounts receivables.
• Ordering office supplies, equipment and furniture.
• Administering petty cash.
• Preparing reports regarding expenditures and revenue.
• Completing monthly budget reports.
• Monitoring contracts and agreements, with outside agencies, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Conducting research on behalf of the management team.
• Tracking of capital project expenditures.
• Analyzing of department expenditures.
• Making recommendations regarding cost management.
• Providing input and support to preparing yearly budgets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Business Administration Diploma, preferably with a specialization in Accounting, from a recognized educational institute.
• Minimum of two years' experience working in busy office environment, preferably in a financial role.
• Prior experience working with senior level management will be considered an asset.
• Experience working with the RCMP.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Preference may be given to candidates who currently possess a Police Security Clearance.

In Addition, You Should Possess The Following Competencies

• Communication
• Dependability
• Problem Solving
• Innovation
• Initiative
• Adaptability
• Working Effectively With Others
• Relationship Building
• Attention to Detail
• Resiliency
• Influence
• Applying Principles and Procedures
• Judgement
• Analytical Thinking
• Resiliency

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 37.5 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Salary range $37.02 - $47.86 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

• To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
• Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
• This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
• This posting may be used to fill more than one position.

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.