Finance Administration Coordinator

'The Little Town With a Lot to Offer'

The rural Town of Berwick welcomes you into the 'core' of Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley. Our community is located between the slopes of two glacial ridges, locally known as the North and South Mountains. Historically, Berwick has been a pivot in the province's apple industry. Indeed, the Town is known as Nova Scotia's Apple Capital. Orchards, farms, vineyards, and forests envelope the town, making for an idyllic rural setting. Rural, however, does not mean sleepy.

Our Opportunity

Due to a recent promotion, we are looking for an energetic, positive individual who loves to help people, enjoys a variety of tasks that showcases their ability to pivot, and who prides themselves on their amazing administrative, customer service and financial skills. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will support finance and administrative tasks within the organization, with a strong focus on our electric utility. Yes, Berwick is unique as we have our own Electric Utility! If this sounds exciting to you and you can't wait to hear more, you may view the complete job description at https://berwick.ca/finance-administration-coordinator.html

Financial activity highlights include:

• Utility accounts administration
• Accounts receivable
• Cash balancing
• Processing payments and deposits

Administration tasks include:

• Preparation of agendas and minutes
• Updating our website
• Coordinating service orders
• Compiling data
• Preparing reports

And providing exceptional customer service to our residents and customers! If this sounds exciting to you and you can't wait to hear more, feel free to reach out and we will share a complete job description with you.

Why work with us?

We truly value our people, which means you will be joining an incredible team, in a supportive and positive environment. We are passionate about the roles we play in providing superior service within our community and we take considerable pride in the goals we accomplish together. We invest in our people through supporting and encouraging professional development, so you have the tools to safely succeed in your role. Core values of trust, respect and accountability are extremely important in all we do, and we build our team to share and model these values. Best of all, we like to have fun! We prioritize having fun while we work hard as a team; we enjoy connecting with each other and we genuinely care about one another.

Work/life balance is important to us, and we want everyone to feel refreshed and recharged to perform their job well.

Benefits include:

• Access to a health and dental plan
• Vision care
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• A matched pension plan
• All the technology required to be successful in your role
• A generous vacation package

What we're looking for:

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of related financial administration experience.
• Post-secondary education in business.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with frequent interruptions
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Proficient computer skills in programs such as Microsoft 365; demonstrated support for modern technology and innovation
• Champions continuous improvement and a positive work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with accounting software
• Previous experience within a municipality and/or a utility

You have a choice in your career. Why not choose Berwick to join, stay and blossom in your career!

Berwick is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment. A criminal record check will be required from the successful candidate.

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume as one document to [email protected]

Competition Closing Date: To remain open until a rock star is found!

Inquiries: 902-538-8068 ext. 4014