Financial Services Summer Student

Job Responsibility: Company Description

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

At the County of Grande Prairie, we value fiscal responsibility and good financial management. If you pride yourself in your great attention to detail, have a strong accounting background and the ability to use sound financial judgement, you may be the right one to join the team!

The Financial Services department provides financial stewardship and management services for the County, including financial support to all departments in the areas of accounting, finance, and budgeting.

We are looking for a Summer Student for our Cash Control team to work in our Main Administrative Building until the end of August 2024. This position is one of the first points of contact for the public, in person and over the phone. If you have excellent customer service skills, a strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a busy office environment, you may be the right one to join our team!

Duties Include but not limited to:

• Answering telephone and front counter inquiries
• Greeting, screening, and directing visitors
• Establishing and maintaining positive relations with customers
• Undertaking cash receipting and answering basic tax and utility account inquiries
• Balancing and preparing bank deposits (daily or as required)
• Entering and verifying financial data into computer system
• Filing and other administrative tasks as required

Qualifications

• Excellent computer skills, including Office 365
• Working towards a diploma or degree in business, accounting/finance, or equivalent
• Some experience in a Customer Service role in an office setting greeting customers and answering phones
• Experience with cash receipting and data entry an asset
• Some financial background including A/R and A/P an asset

Additional Information

This position works 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm from May until the end of August.

Hourly Pay $24.47 to $28.78

This position will be posted until June 2nd, 2024 or until suitable candidate found.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Voir email sur ca.edajobs.com and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.