Accountant (12 month term)

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional municipal organization is seeking an Accountant for a 12-month term in Kelowna, Canada. This role involves performing performance audits of municipal programs, along with typical junior auditor tasks such as data analysis and evidence gathering. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least 4 years of relevant experience, with a focus on detail and management skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, driving improvements in financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience with a minimum of 2 years at the Accounting Technician level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Analyze accounting and operating procedures and initiate improvements.
• Review, advise, and participate in the day‑to‑day processing of financial records.
• Train and advise other staff and customers on accounting functions, policies and procedures.
• Provide special project accounting services requiring coordination with other departments and agencies.
• Prepare complex reconciliations on sub‑ledgers and account balances.
• Direct the work of other financial services staff.
• Review and analyze various financial reports and initiate corrective action.

Skills

Responsibility and accountability

People management

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Accountant (12 month term)

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on December 23, 2024.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Role Overview:

We’re searching for a skilled finance professional to join us for a one-year term. In this role, you’ll contribute to performance audits of municipal programs and processes, working alongside a dynamic team. Daily tasks mirror those of a junior auditor in a public practice firm, including planning, gathering evidence, analyzing data, and helping draft findings and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze accounting and operating procedures and initiate improvements.
• Review, advise, and participate in the day‑to‑day processing of financial records.
• Train and advise other staff and customers on accounting functions, policies and procedures.
• Provide special project accounting services requiring coordination with other departments and agencies, including grants and recoveries.
• Prepare complex reconciliations on sub‑ledgers and account balances.
• Direct the work of other financial services staff.
• Review and analyze various financial reports and initiate corrective action.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience with a minimum of 2 years at the Accounting Technician level or higher.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Responsibility and accountability.
• People management.
• Computer literacy.
• Attention to detail.

Additional Hiring Information

This role may require testing. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity at a training rate.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education that you have completed related to this position?
  • High school graduation
  • Some related post‑secondary courses
  • Post‑secondary certificate (1 year full time studies)
  • Diploma (2 years full time studies)
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree or other higher level post‑graduate program
  • Other
• * Do you have your CPA (or equivalent) designation?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In progress
• * How many years of experience do you have with auditing?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * How many years of progressively responsible accounting experience do you have?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 2 to 4 years
  • 4 to 6 years
  • More than 6 years
• * How many years of experience do you have doing research and data analysis?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * What level of proficiency do you have using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point?
  • No experience
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert