Municipal Financial Analyst

The Township of Wellesley is an agricultural based municipality with approximately 11,500 Residents within Waterloo Region and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment for both residents and employees. Wellesley Township is looking for a self-motivated, hardworking team player to fill a position as Municipal Financial Analyst within the Corporate Services Department.

Summary:

The Municipal Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting to the Director, Corporate Services / Deputy Treasurer. Responsible for providing financial and administrative services to ensure effective, efficient, and accurate operations. The Municipal Financial Analyst must comply with the Municipal Act, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the Public Sector Accounting and municipal financial by-laws, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Monthly Financial Reports including analyzing variances and providing support to Treasurer and Department Leads on status of revenue and expense accounts.
• Communicates with taxpayers to address their problems, concerns, inquiries and to assist them with appeals, etc.
• Assist Deputy Treasurer with processing payments including bank line entries, end-of-day transactions, ensuring tax account maintenance is complete and accurate, entering changes to the Township’s property ownership database and assisting in pre-authorized tax payment plan processing.  As well, preparing and issuing tax certificates as requested.
• Assist in timely preparation and review of recurring journal entries to ensure that Township financials are complete, accurate and in alignment with all relevant standards.
• Preparation and reconciliation of fundraising and cemetery financial reports and act as a liaison to these key Township stakeholders.
• Support the financial audit through accurate record-keeping and preparation of supporting documentation and reconciliations as required and/or requested by auditors. This includes assisting with the Financial Information Report.
• Participation in the annual budget process as required, including ensuring a thorough understanding of the numbers to assist with on-going variance analysis.
• Liaise with Township residents on daily tax-related inquiries and requests for property information.
• Assists with yearly insurance renewal.
• Provide support to members of the Finance Team and Department Heads as required.
• Provide back-up support for front desk customer service.
• This position is office-based and requires ability to travel to Wellesley Township office located in St. Clements, Ontario.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints.
• Proficient in use of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting software. Experience with iCity would be considered an asset.
• Diploma in business administration and/or finance or two years of experience in an administration role, preferably in a municipal environment.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Possesses excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player who can establish effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints.
• Proficient in use of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting software (iCity would be considered an asset).