Accountant - Treasury branch (10+ month term)

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

Job summary

A municipal organization in Kelowna is seeking an experienced Accountant for a 10-month term within their Treasury department. The role includes managing financial records, training staff, and implementing accounting systems. A Bachelor's degree in accounting and 4 years of relevant experience are required. Competitive pay starts at $46.06 per hour, along with benefits. Applications close on August 19, 2025.

Benefits

14% in lieu of vacation

Statutory holidays and benefits

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience with a minimum of 2 years at the Accounting Technician level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes accounting and operating procedures and initiates improvements.
• Reviews and participates in the processing of financial records.
• Trains and advises other staff on accounting functions.

Skills

Responsibility/Accountability

People Management

Computer Literacy

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Accountant - Treasury branch (10+ month term)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on August 12, 2025.

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

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CK53805P

Position Title

Position Title Accountant - Treasury branch (10+ month term)

No. of Staff Required

No. of Staff Required 1

Position Type

Position Type Term

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

If Term position, enter length of Term in months 10 months

Position Groups

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division

Division Corporate Services (DV124)

Department

Department Name

Branch

Branch Treasury (BR295)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

Count on this! We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our Financial Services team for the next year! This position is situated within the Treasury department of Financial Planning. The Treasury department is responsible for managing the investment and debt portfolios, overseeing the utilization of reserves, developing financial models and formulating funding strategies.

This role will join our amazing team of Accountants who prepare summaries of accounts, perform analysis and reporting, balance and reconcile statements, prepare journal entries, deliver financial reporting, provide accurate and efficient financial functions and assist the public with municipal transactions. Our Accountants review and analyze various financial reports and initiate corrective action; Accountants also direct the work of other financial services staff and train and advise other staff and customers on accounting functions, policies and procedures.

An Accountant initiates, implements, reviews, monitors, modifies and provides training for financial reporting and accounting systems.

Duties - Union

• Analyzes accounting and operating procedures and initiates improvements.
• Reviews, advises and participates in the day to day processing of financial records.
• Trains and advises other staff and customers on accounting functions, policies and procedures.
• Provides special projects accounting services requiring coordination with other departments. and agencies, including grants and other recoveries.
• Prepares complex reconciliations on sub-ledgers and account balances.
• Directs the work of other financial services staff.
• Reviews and analyzes various financial reports and initiates corrective action.

Results and Activities - Non union

• 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 - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

• Responsibility/Accountability
• People Management
• Computer Literacy
• Attention to Detail

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on August 12, 2025.

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

Additional Hiring Information

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

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.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Starts at $46.06 per hour with a 2-step progression to $49.08 per hour 14% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/06/2025

Closing Date

Closing Date 08/19/2025

Days of Work

Days of Work Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day 7

Hours of Work

8am to 4pm

Work Location

Work Location CITY HALL

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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
• * How many CPA PREP courses (or equivalent) have you completed and are still current?
  • Less than 3 CPA PREP courses
  • 3 CPA PREP courses (1 in accounting or finance)
  • 4 CPA PREP courses (2 in accounting or finance)
  • 5 CPA PREP courses (3 in accounting or finance)
  • 6 CPA PREP courses (3 in accounting or finance)
  • 7 to 9 CPA PREP courses (3 in accounting or finance)
  • 10 to 12 CPA PREP courses (6 in accounting or finance)
  • More than 12 CPA PREP courses
  • Completed the CPA PREP program (or equivalent)
  • In the CPA PEP program
  • Have CPA (or equivalent) designation
• * 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
• * What level of proficiency do you have using Excel?
  • No experience
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
• * What level of proficiency do you have using Unit4 Business World (formerly Agresso)?
  • No experience
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert