Finance is responsible for the processing of all accounting functions, including:

• invoicing
• payments to vendors
• collections
• payment processing

The City’s mandate is to provide these services in a fiscally responsible manner by ensuring the best use of The City of Spruce Grove’s financial resources with a high priority to provide quality customer service.

The staff of the Finance section are also responsible for ensuring that all valid transactions are recorded properly in the City's financial system, including the preparation of all accounting reports required by legislation or by Council. 

Financial reports are produced on a semi-annual basis to update Council on the financial progress of the City.  

Finance also plays a lead role in the development and implementation of the annual budget process, fiscal plan, year end financial review, and provides advice on financial impacts reguarding key issues.  

Cash management, financial implications of administrative recommendations, and the evaluation of the financial health of the City are all part of this area's mandate.