Accountant - Financial Reporting

City of Victoria BC; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Modified work week

Job summary

The City of Victoria BC is seeking an experienced accountant to join the Finance department under CUPE Local 50. The role focuses on month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and asset management in a hybrid work environment.

You will administer investments, prepare working papers, and provide guidance on accounting policies while collaborating with staff and external agencies. A four-year accounting background and professional designation are preferred.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business or related field.
• Professional accounting designation.
• 4 years of related experience in computerized accounting.
• May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting and budgeting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end procedures including journal entries, reconciliations and adjustments; prepare year-end working papers, schedules, reports and statistics for the financial statements annual report and provincial reporting; prepare reports and spreadsheets for financial analysis as required by Supervisor.
• Administer the City’s investment program as defined by the City’s investment policy; ensure sufficient cash flows are available for operational requirements. Develop, implement and maintain internal audit controls for Finance functions including the Purchasing Card Program; perform internal audits for compliance with Finance policies and procedures.
• Participate in the City’s asset management strategy by maintaining the capital asset schedules, including the capturing and recording of all capital asset transactions. Generate and provide reports from the capital asset schedules as required for financial reporting and auditing purposes.
• Respond to enquiries from staff, department clients and outside agencies; provide advice and guidance relating to accounting and financial policies and procedures; represent the department on corporate financial projects and committees as required; participate in departmental ad-hoc projects.
• Participate in the development and implementation of accounting standards, policies, and procedures for all accounting functions; assist in the planning, implementation and improvement of financial systems and processes as required.
• Perform related duties where qualified.

Skills

Organize workflows

Accounting principles

Advanced Excel

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Professional accounting designation

Tools

City financial systems

Excel

Job description

Competition Number: 26/192

Posting Scope: Internal / External

Posted Date: October 20, 2026

Closing Date: November 3, 2026, 4:30 PM PST

Department: Finance

Work schedule: Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week) - Continuous Term - up to 24 months

Salary: $56.46 per hour, Pay Grade 16

Job Code: 4320

Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position

Number of Vacancies: 1

WORK FROM HOME

The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction.

FLEX

The successful candidate for this vacancy would participate in a modified work week, earning a flex day off each bi-weekly period by working additional time each day. Modified work weeks established in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement and are subject to change.

POSITION FUNCTION

Participate in the work of the Accounting Section of the Finance Department.

KEY DUTIES

• Perform month-end and year-end procedures including journal entries, reconciliations and adjustments; prepare year-end working papers, schedules, reports and statistics for the financial statements annual report and provincial reporting; prepare reports and spreadsheets for financial analysis as required by Supervisor.
• Administer the City’s investment program as defined by the City’s investment policy; ensure sufficient cash flows are available for operational requirements. Develop, implement and maintain internal audit controls for Finance functions including the Purchasing Card Program; perform internal audits for compliance with Finance policies and procedures.
• Participate in the City’s asset management strategy by maintaining the capital asset schedules, including the capturing and recording of all capital asset transactions. Generate and provide reports from the capital asset schedules as required for financial reporting and auditing purposes.
• Respond to enquiries from staff, department clients and outside agencies; provide advice and guidance relating to accounting and financial policies and procedures; represent the department on corporate financial projects and committees as required; participate in departmental ad-hoc projects.
• Participate in the development and implementation of accounting standards, policies, and procedures for all accounting functions; assist in the planning, implementation and improvement of financial systems and processes as required.
• Perform related duties where qualified.

INDEPENDENCE

Work is performed according to established policies and procedures or is assigned by supervisor.

Work is reviewed through discussions with supervisor.

Issues such as policy development and major financial variances are discussed with supervisor with recommendations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort

• Touch keying on a calculator. (often)
• Sit with arms unsupported while keyboarding. (often)

Mental Effort

• Meet accounting and project deadlines. (frequent)
• Long periods of intense concentration while performing reconciliations and analyses. (often)

Visual/Auditory Effort

• Focus on a variety of source data and computer for short periods. (frequent)

Work Environment

Office.

Key Skills And Abilities

• Organize and prioritize work.
• Understand and apply accounting principles and standards related to municipal accounting.
• Advanced level operation of current City of Victoria financial and spreadsheet programs.
• Interpret related policies and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and advice to user departments.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.

Qualifications

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification

• Undergraduate degree in business or related field. (4 years)
• Professional accounting designation. (2 years)

Experience

• 4 years of related experience in computerized accounting.
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting and budgeting techniques.
• May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.

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