BFA Senior Accountant

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edmonton is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Financial Services Department. You will review transactions, provide policy guidance, and support multi-year budgeting with complex financial analytics.

The role is a temporary full-time position (up to 31 December 2027) with a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive salary. The department emphasizes accurate reporting, strong controls, and cross-functional collaboration within municipal government.

Qualifications

• Recognized Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) required.
• Minimum five (5) years progressive accounting experience, ideally in the public sector.
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards and Municipal Government Act preferred.
• Advanced Excel and spreadsheet skills; experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Review transactions and monthly accounting entries; evaluate non-routine events.
• Provide financial policy guidance, controls, and standards interpretation.
• Interpret accounting data to support multi-year and one-time budgets.
• Lead continuous improvement in accounting processes and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Education

CPA designation

Tools

COBS

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Number: 56304The City of Edmonton is continuing to evolve and grow in response to the needs of our citizens. We are redefining how we do finance in a municipal setting while fiscally guiding our organization to a higher standard of excellence. Within the Financial Services Department, you will be part of the Finance and Treasury Branch.What will you do?Review of transactions and monthly accounting entries, including periodic review of recurring transactions with the business areasProvide technical and professional advice and assistance in matters pertaining to financial policy, procedures and controls, and accounting policies and standards, including the evaluation and analysis of non-routine and complex events or transactionsProvide financial advice and support to client operations by interpreting accounting data and developing strategies for ongoing, multi-year, and or one-time operational budget proposalsReview transaction processes ensuring appropriate controls exist to mitigate the risk of errors, fraud and misstatementIdentify areas for continuous improvement and lead change through providing advice and expertise in accounting and business process areasPerform financial evaluations on the portfolio assessments, providing detailed analysis and interpretation of overall costing. Support business case development to include the generation of reports and analysis to support or refute business case options.Responsible for the oversight of the non-consolidated working paper packages for all aspects of the operating reporting included in the legislative reporting; including preparing and reviewing related note disclosuresProvide leadership, direction, guidance and supervision to a team of accounting professional and technical staff by communicating department vision, work, values, and core deliverablesProvide coaching and mentoring to staff and support training and development to facilitate successful career developmentProvide financial expertise and consultative services to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial planning, forecasting and budgeting activities, monthly performance reporting, variance analysis and other financial analytical reviewsCoordinate the operating budget submissions for the business partnerSupport strategic decisions for operational needs through complex financial analytics to support business decision makingCoordinate and direct the preparation of a variety of reports and statements to support financial planning for business area projects and emergent requestsIdentify areas for continuous improvement and lead change through providing advice and expertise in accounting and business process areasEnsure adherence of financial requirements to the Municipal Government Act, Public Sector Accounting Board standards and City of Edmonton financial policies and proceduresConduct analysis of cost drivers and provide advice and recommendations to Operations identifying potential areas where financial issues may occurProvide recommendations and interpretation of analysis for business case and council reports as requiredLiaise between client and centralized financial servicesPerform other duties as assignedQualifications:Recognized Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) is requiredMinimum five (5) years of progressively responsible related accounting experience, preferably within the public sector environment, including financial management, variance reporting, financial analytics, and financial planning and budgeting within a large organizationSkills required for success:Ability to liaise with internal and external parties to analyze, reconcile and evaluate accuracy of financial information and advise accordingly in order to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements and consistency across departmentsExcellent written and verbal communication, customer service, time management, and prioritization skills and the aptitude to maintain working relationships with all levels of management and non-management personnel in a complex environmentStrong independent analytical and conceptual problem solving skills and effective communication are expected to resolve complex financial issues and support operational and business needsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision is requiredAbility to effectively communicate and maintain a working relationship with all levels of management and non-management personnelDemonstrated resilient interpersonal skills with ability to support and engage with internal and external Community Partners including other municipalitiesStrong knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards and the Municipal Government Act and regulations, along with understanding of acceptable business practices, internal controls and policies within a large corporate environment is considered an assetAdvanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets and strong attention to detail are requiredSignificant knowledge and experience with COBS, SAP, and other related systems within the context of the workEmbrace the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, and foster an environment that encourages others to do the sameApplicants may be testedWork Environment:Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusionThe City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefitsUp to 1 temporary with benefits full-time position for up to December 31, 2027 in accordance with the Enterprise Systems Transformation Program (ESTP) Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civil Services Union 52Hours of Work: 40 hours per weekSalary Range: $54.505 - $68.843 (Hourly); $113,806.440 - $143,744.180 (Annually)Recruitment Consultant: KE/SBEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.Classification Title: Senior Accountant 8 hoursPosting Date: Oct 22, 2026Closing Date: Nov 5, 2026 11:59:00 PM (ABT)Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-timeUnion : CSU 52Department: Financial & TreasuryWork Location(s):Chancery Hall, 6th Floor, 3 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton T5J 2C3