BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 18 base position

Job Overview
The Team lead - Accounting Services supervises the Ministry’s accounting systems (accounts payable/accounts receivable); develop, implement and maintain ministry specific account processing procedures; and ensure the integrity and maintenance of related financial records.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline and related experience; OR, 
• Diploma in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline, and two (2) years of related experience; OR,
• Certificate in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline, and three (3) years of related experience OR,
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience working as a supervisor 
• Experience working with financial accounting systems, procedures and internal controls.
• Experience creating financial forecasts, which include year-to-date and month-over-month variances.
• Experience composing financial statements and reports and working budget reconciliations.
• Experience analyzing financial/accounting statements and recommending remedial actions supported by your analysis.
• Experience developing, implementing and interpreting financial policies and procedures.
• Experience supporting clients, including being responsive to multiple forms of communication, and presenting financial information in plain language for audiences with varied technical specialties.
• Experience in supporting budget evaluation processes for multiple business areas. 
• Minimum one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level (includes working with large sets of data, formulas, multiple worksheets, finding and replacing data, sub-totaling, sorting, filtering, setting up data validation, creating pivot tables and charts, data imports and working with text data). 

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Two (2) or more years of experience in any of the above related experience requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact FIRSTNAME.LASTNAME@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 2 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. 

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. 

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.