Government of Alberta
Finance Agent
Job Information
About Us
The Ministry of Alberta Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. To follow this link find out more about our department
The Family Support Order Services (FSOS) Branch, Courts and Justice Services Division (CJS) helps families achieve their court ordered support obligations. We are committed to providing fair, impartial, supportive, informative and courteous service.
Role
Are you highly motivated with excellent communication and organizational skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced office environment? If so, the Maintenance Enforcement Program has an exciting opportunity for you!
Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP), a part of the Family Support Order Services (FSOS) Branch, has opportunities for two highly motivated individuals with excellent interpersonal skills to provide a wide variety of financial functions within the Revenue Program Support unit.
Responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited too):
- Batching, verifying, posting and reconciling individual file payments
- Performing bank deposits, arranging for transfer of funds, and reconciling the Program’s petty cash as needed.
- Analyzing and investigating inconsistencies/inaccuracies relating to banking and client transactions, and determining corrective action
- Analyzing and auditing daily and monthly reports to ensure accuracy and integrity of process financial transactions
- Administering the general ledger accounts
- Preparing financial voucher adjustments
- Liaising with clients and stakeholders to provide or obtain client financial information
- Performing accurate filing of financial transactions and reports
- Notifying clients and stakeholders of updated financial and banking information
The successful candidate will have:
- Understanding of general office, accounting and filing principles/practices
- Knowledge of banking practices, generally accepted accounting principles and department records management regulations
- Knowledge of computer based systems and software, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Information Management System (MIMS), and web-based applications
- Ability to analyze financial/banking information/data accurately and calculating adjustment entries with precision
- Ability to comprehend and interpret financial documents and to make decisions based on relevant factors and individual case facts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Well-developed analytical and interpretive skills
- Ability to respond to client questions calmly, tactfully and with diplomacy
- Ability to handle stress in a high volume environment
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable Albertans? If so, apply today!
Qualifications
High School diploma with a minimum of three (3) years progressively related experience in a banking environment and/or claims processing environment is required.
Equivalencies may be considered:
Directly related education or experience will be considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Required
- Please outline how your experience as it relates to the qualifications in detail in your cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Your written ability will be assessed through this document.
Assets
- Proficiency with Microsoft word, excel and outlook
- Experience working with financial documents
- Posting and reconciling individual file payments
- Experience working with general ledger accounts
Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
Salary
$1,884.99 – $ 2,307.87 bi-weekly
($49,198 to $60,235 per annum)
Notes
Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 8:15 am -4:30 pm (36.25/week)
Positions Currently available:
One (1) permanent in Edmonton
Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening.
What we offer:
- Working for the Alberta Public Service –
- Comprehensive benefits plan:
- Pension plans: Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
- Health Spending Account:
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
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