What It Takes to Be an Effective Edmonton Finance & Accounting Professional

The people who excel within our Finance and Treasury department offer a wide variety of talents, backgrounds and ambitions, but they often share certain qualities, including these:

  • Technical Skills: Use your strong accounting knowledge to adhere to the Municipal Government Act and ensure clients follow financial policies and procedures.
  • Communication Skills: Provide timely and accurate financial advice to various clients and colleagues.
  • Analytical and Conceptual Skills: Prepare a variety of diverse financial statements and reports in a complex financial environment.
  • Prioritization and Organizational Ability: Work on multiple deadline-driven tasks while working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
  • Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Make strong sound financial decisions and solve problems which impact your clients' business needs.
  • Teamwork: Opportunities to work with various Finance and Accounting professionals and build effective working relationships with all levels of City of Edmonton employees.

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