Finance Officer - Accounts Receivable & Property Taxation

The City of Iqaluit is looking for a skilled and experienced individual to join our growing team and city as the Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable and Property Taxation 

NOTE: Internal and external applicants are invited to apply. In accordance with the Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants will be considered first.

Title: Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable & Property Taxation 

Department: Corporate Services 

Status: Full-time, Permanent 

Salary: $78,715.00 per annum, 35 hour/week 

Settlement Allowance: $20,907.43 per annum 

Union Status: Unionized 

Housing: No Staff Housing Available 

Closing Date: Open until Filled 

Reporting to the Controller, the Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable & Property Taxation is responsible for billing & maintaining all Accounts Receivable and Property Taxation accounts.  

KEY Duties & Responsibilities 

Prepare computerized invoices and maintain accurate customer records. 

• Preparing monthly invoices & statements for all AR accounts.  

• Preparing and issuing all Property Tax notices & reports to customers, banks, and mortgage companies. 

• Preparing and issuing all Grants In Lieu Tax notices. 

• Preparing and issuing all Property Tax certificates. 

• Ensures compliance with City By-Laws, Property Assessment Taxation Act & other applicable Legislation. 

• Aid in verifying, updating & reconciling property taxation assessment roll in collaboration with 

Lands & Planning Department. 

• Process any approved account adjustments as required. 

• Maintain computerized AR & Property Tax sub ledgers. 

• Respond to customer inquiries (written and verbal). 

• Reconcile sub ledgers to the G/L Control Accounts. 

• Prepare and process approved journal entries. 

• Produce monthly accounts receivable aged trial balances. 

• Prepare accounts receivable reports & arrears letters for overdue accounts. 

• Review bank deposits for accuracy. 

• Maintain land lease amortization database. 

• Communication with legal representatives during sale of property. 

• Maintain and follow established collection procedures. 

• Recommend policy and procedure development & improvements. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum Level of Education/Training: 

• Grade 12 Diploma  

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent 

Minimum Level of Experience: 

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in financial administration to obtain a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), experience with preparing financial reports and computerized accounting systems.  

ASSESTS  

• Enrolment in a recognized accounting association; 

• Member in good standing with CPA Canada. 

• Ability to communicate in one or more of Nunavut’s official languages.  

Equivalencies that include a combination of education and experience may be considered. 

• The City of Iqaluit embraces the intent and spirit of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit; Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive consideration under this agreement. 

• Only those selected to interview will be contacted.