Accounting Manager

Regional-District-of-Kootenay-Boundar; Trail; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Pension

Wellness allowance

Extended health benefits

Disability insurance

Earned Day Off program

Job summary

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is seeking an Accounting Manager in Trail, BC. The role reports to the General Manager of Finance and leads a team to ensure accurate payroll, AP/AR processing and timely financial reporting.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in accounting with 2+ years of supervisory experience, and preferably local government experience. The organization offers a competitive package including benefits and earned day off Fridays.

Qualifications

• Qualified in accounting or business administration.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a related role.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Preference for local government experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance and best-practice accounting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transaction processing and financial reporting.
• Lead payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable services.
• Prepare key reports such as SOFI, LDGE, and financial statements and coordinate internal audits.
• Supervise and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Financial controls

Regulatory compliance

Accounting knowledge

Education

Accounting or Business Administration degree

Job description

Join us here in the Kootenays where you'll find mountains, lakes and rivers, abundant breathtaking vistas and endless adventures, not to mention a burgeoning arts and culture scene. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) prides itself on being a great place to work, where we work collaboratively to deliver smart and sustainable services to our communities. The RDKB and its teams have been recognized with accolades in finance, safety, leadership, environmental initiatives and more. If you're looking for a meaningful job, a great place to live and real work/life balance, please submit your application.

The RDKB is seeking applicants for our permanent, full-time Accounting Manager position, located at in Trail, BC.

Reporting to the General Manager of Finance, the Accounting Manager is responsible for two key deliverables - transaction processing and financial reporting. Working with and through their dedicated team, the Accounting Manager ensures the delivery of accurate, timely payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable services on behalf of the organization. In consultation with the Finance management team, the Accounting Manager also ensures the delivery of key reports including SOFI, LDGE, financial statements and internal audits. This position will suit experienced candidates with qualifications in accounting or business administration, with at least 5 years experience in a related role, along with 2 years of supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate skill and experience with financial controls, compliance and best-practice accounting techniques to support the success of the RDKB's many community services. Preference will be given to candidates with local government experience.

The RDKB offers a competitive compensation package that includes vacation and sick leave, pension, wellness allowance, extended health benefits and disability insurance. We value work/life balance, with an Earned Day Off program that allows participating staff to take every other Friday off.

For more information about this opportunity, including a full list of duties and qualification requirements, please review the Job Description .

Applications will be accepted until 4pm Wednesday October 28, 2026.

Position Information

• Status: Full-Time, Permanent
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week
• Compensation: $118,000 - $131,000 annually (2025 rates, under review)

To be successful, candidates must possess the right to work in Canada.The RDKB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Only those applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will be contacted. The RDKB thanks all candidates for their interest.

About Us

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is located in the southern interior of British Columbia and prides itself on providing smart, sustainable governance and services to its constituents throughout our 8,200 km2 region. Join us here where you'll find mountains, lakes and rivers, abundant breathtaking vistas and endless adventures, not to mention a burgeoning arts and culture scene. Our head office is located in the City of Trail, which combined with the nearby communities of Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale and Rossland, is home to a population of approximately 20,000.