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City of Iqaluit

Municipal government for Nunavut's capital

Finance Officer - Accounts Receivable and Property Taxation

Accounts Payable/ReceivableConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIqaluit, NU, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Grade 12 diploma.
  • A diploma in accounting, business administration, or equivalent.
  • Three to five years of relevant financial administration experience demonstrating practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, financial report preparation, and computerized accounting systems.
  • The successful candidate must submit a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare computerized invoices and keep customer records up to date.
  • Prepare invoices and monthly statements for all accounts receivable.
  • Prepare and issue property tax notices and statements to customers, financial institutions, and mortgage companies.
  • Prepare and issue all grants-in-lieu-of-tax notices.
  • Prepare and issue property tax certificates.
  • Ensure compliance with municipal bylaws, the Property Assessment and Taxation Act, and other applicable laws and regulations.
  • Participate in auditing, updating, and reconciling the property assessment roll in collaboration with the Planning and Lands Department.
  • Process approved account adjustments as needed.
  • Maintain computerized subsidiary ledgers for accounts receivable and property tax.
  • Respond to customer inquiries orally and in writing.
  • Reconcile subsidiary ledgers with general ledger control accounts.
  • Prepare and process approved journal entries.
  • Produce the monthly accounts receivable aging report.
  • Prepare accounts receivable reports and overdue notices for delinquent accounts.
  • Verify the accuracy of bank deposits.
  • Maintain the real property lease amortization database.
  • Communicate with estate representatives when properties are sold.
  • Maintain and follow established collection procedures.
  • Recommend the development and improvement of policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Registration with a recognized accounting association.
  • Good standing membership with CPA Canada.
  • Ability to communicate in one or more of Nunavut’s official languages.
  • An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.

About the Company

City of Iqaluit

Municipal government for Nunavut's capital

The City of Iqaluit is the municipal government for Nunavut's capital, serving residents, local businesses, and public institutions on southern Baffin Island. It runs essential services including water and sewage systems, waste collection, road maintenance, fire response, and recreation programs. Its water service combines a piped network with truck deliveries to areas outside that network, including Apex. An elected mayor and council guide the municipality, while a chief administrative officer oversees its departments and daily operations. With council roots dating to 1964 and city status granted in 2001, the municipality is headquartered in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Iqaluit, Canada
Founded
1964

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