BUDGET OFFICER
Finance Department

Location: Lac La Biche Campus
Position Type: Full-time Term until September 2025
Salary: $5,488 to $7,292 per month

Job number: 24-009
Posting date: October 28, 2024
Closing date: Will begin reviewing resumes on November 6, 2024

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Budget Officer is a key member of the Finance department that reports to the Senior Financial Analyst. The Budget Officer role is a senior administrative position that provides support to the Budget Office and holds lead responsibility for student account activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Distribute & track monthly budget reports
• Budget report corrections & adjustments to ensure the most up to date forecasted and actual budget codes
• Expenditure Officer adjustments
• Input Student Account refunds, deposits and write off’s
• Post Senior Financial Officers requests/obsolete items
• Bank reconciliation for all Portage College bank accounts
• Assist with T2202 preparation and Audit requests
• Maintain electronic filing systems

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or Business or a combination of education and experience equivalency.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a senior administrative role in a business environment.
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in reconciliation of financial accounts, banking and cash management.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Must be proficient with computers, especially MS Office.
• Strong skills in organization, data entry and customer service.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge or experience working with Unit 4 would be an asset.
• Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Successful applicant will be required to provide a current vulnerable sector police information check.

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