Accounting Technician

City of Lethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lethbridge is seeking a Corporate Services Accounting Technician to support municipal accounting functions. This permanent, full-time position focuses on accuracy and compliance, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will maintain financial records, assist with budgeting, and ensure operational efficiency in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to public service.
• Experience supporting budgeting-related tasks in a municipal setting is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet overlapping deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, analyzing, and updating financial reports and department budgets.
• Creating journal entries to reconcile and balance accounts.
• Processing purchase orders and vendor invoices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary coursework in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

JD Edwards

Concur

Job description

EXTERNAL June 23, 2025

CORPORATE SERVICES ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Corporate Services Department

(Permanent, full-time; 75 hours bi-weekly)

Are you an emerging accounting professional with strong attention to detail and a commitment to public service? Do you take pride in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting organizational efficiency? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity with our Corporate Services Department. We are seeking an Accounting Technician who is eager to contribute to the financial operations of the City and develop their career in a dynamic, service-oriented environment. This position offers the chance to be part of a collaborative team that values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement in service to the community.

The City of Lethbridge ( www.lethbridge.ca ) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community, and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

The Role:

As our ideal candidate, you will support a range of municipal accounting functions within a collaborative, multi-departmental environment. Your responsibilities will include preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, processing purchase orders and invoices, updating budget information, and assisting with financial reporting. With a strong focus on accuracy, service, and policy compliance, you will play an essential role in maintaining the integrity of the City’s financial operations and supporting day-to-day departmental needs.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Be Focused On:

· Preparing, analyzing, and updating financial reports and department budgets

· Creating journal entries to reconcile and balance accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis

· Recording and balancing interdepartmental billings and transactions

· Creating and receiving purchase orders and processing vendor invoices

· Issuing invoices to external vendors and reconciling incoming credit card payments

· Processing honorarium payments and conducting monthly procurement card reviews

· Reviewing expense claims and ensuring compliance with financial policies

· Providing day-to-day financial support to departments and assisting with queries

· Supporting other accounting tasks as required to ensure smooth operations

Your professional experience and skillset:

• A post-secondary coursework or education in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
  • Supplemented by relevant experience in accounting or financial support roles
• Strong analytical skills and solid knowledge of accounting principles
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills to work effectively across departments and with external stakeholders
• A demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding public service
• Proven ability to exercise tact, discretion, confidentiality, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet overlapping deadlines
• Effective problem-solving and sound decision-making abilities
• Experience supporting budgeting-related tasks in a municipal setting is a definite advantage.
• Self-motivation, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with experience in financial systems and procurement modules

o Experience with JD Edwards, Transform, Concur, and/or related systems is preferred

• Knowledge of City of Lethbridge policies, processes, and departmental functions is considered an asset

WAGE: $38.31 per hour

HOURS OF WORK: 75 hours bi-weekly, Monday to Friday

The City also offers an attractive and comprehensive flexible benefits package.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact:

Cam Woo, Financial & Admin Manager, at [phone], or [e-mail]

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online at: www.lethbridge.ca

Closing Date: Monday, July 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

All candidates are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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