Capital Asset Accountant

The candidate should have experience in asset management, grant writing and financial accounting related to capital assets.  The Capital Asset Accountant is responsible for the coordination of capital asset initiatives including leading the development and implementation of an asset management program, capital asset accounting, financial planning and the annual capital budget process.  The Capital Asset Accountant works with all departments to build asset management knowledge to support consistent and sustainable decision-making related to the Town’s capital assets.

This opportunity is best suited to those who have a strong devotion to public service, are team-oriented, self-motivated, innovative and results driven, and able to work with minimal supervision.

WHAT THE TOWN OF DIDSBURY IS LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE:

Required

• Post-secondary degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent
• Asset Management Certificate
• Experience working in Catalis ERP, or similar
• Thorough knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Board regulations and tangible capital asset accounting best practices.
• Thorough knowledge of municipal accounting and budgetary principles, practices and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of financial accounting and experience recording journal entries
• Competitive grant writing experience

Desired

• Experience working in Asset Management software
• Experience working with GIS programs