Airport Accounting Technician

Kelowna International; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelowna International Airport is seeking an Airport Accounting Technician for a 20-month term. The role focuses on maintaining ledgers, preparing journal entries, and supporting regulatory reporting. Testing may be required and training rates may apply if not fully qualified candidates are found.

Applicants must have 2+ years in accounting support and CPA PREP modules; Transport Canada Security Clearance is noted. Benefit details and hours are outlined in the posting text.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of Accounting Assistant level II experience or higher.
• Minimum of five CPA PREP Modules (3 in Accounting or Finance) or equivalent.
• Option 2: Minimum of three years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Minimum of six CPA PREP Modules (3 in Accounting or Finance) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintains general ledger and subsidiary ledger balances by running and reviewing reports, preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares and reviews spreadsheets to separate, organize, reconcile and analyze data to provide supporting documentation.
• Provides interpretations and explanations on the status of accounts.
• Prepares statements for regulatory agencies in support of statistical reporting and revenue claims.
• Calculates, collects data, assembles budget and updates.
• Coordinates the payment of accounts and collection of fees.
• Assists and participates in special projects.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Spreadsheet literacy

Education

CPA PREP Modules (3 in Accounting/Finance)

CPA PREP Modules (6 in Accounting/Finance)

Tools

Unit4/Agresso

Excel

Job description

Airport Accounting Technician (20 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 November 18, 2026

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

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.

Posting Information

Posting Number CK54326P

Position Title Airport Accounting Technician (20 month term)

No. of Staff Required 1

Position Type Term

Enter length of term in months 20 months

Position Groups CUPE Airport

Division Airport (DV105)

Department Airport Finance and Corporate Services (DP106)

Branch Airport Finance and Corporate Services (BR106)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

An Airport Accounting Technician prepares, maintains, organizes and instructs staff on financial reporting and accounting systems.

Duties - Union

• Maintains general ledger and subsidiary ledger balances by running and reviewing reports, preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares and reviews spreadsheets to separate, organize, reconcile and analyze data to provide supporting documentation.
• Provides interpretations and explanations on the status of accounts.
• Prepares statements for regulatory agencies in support of statistical reporting and revenue claims.
• Calculates, collects data, assembles budget and updates.
• Coordinates the payment of accounts and collection of fees.
• Assists and participates in special projects.

Results and Activities - Non union

• Transport Canada Security Clearance

Education and Experience

Option 1

• Minimum of two (2) years of an Accounting Assistant level II of experience or higher.
• Minimum of five (5) CPA PREP Modules (3 in Accounting or Finance) or equivalent.

Option 2

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Minimum of six (6) CPA PREP Modules (3 in Accounting or Finance) or equivalent.

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

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 November 18, 2026

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

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.

Additional Hiring Information

Pay Rate Starts at $39.47 per hour with two pay step progressions to $42.08 plus 14% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits

Posting Date 11/11/2026

Closing Date 11/26/2026

Days of Work Monday - Friday

Standard Hours per Day 7

Hours of Work 8:00 – 4:00

Work Location KELOWNA INT'L AIRPORT

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter, Education / Certificates
• Optional Documents Driver's Abstract, References, Other Document 1, Other Document 2, Other Document 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years recent experience do you have in airport, airline or directly related operations?
  • None
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * What level of post-secondary education do you have in business, finance or administration?
  • None
  • Some post-secondary courses
  • Certificate (1 year full time studies)
  • Diploma (2 years full time studies)
  • Bachelor's Degree (3 to 4 years full time studies)
  • 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
• * How many years of experience do you have in a customer service role?
  • 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 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
• * Do you currently have or are you eligible for a Transport Canada Security Clearance?
  • Yes
  • No