Infrastructure Accountant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Infrastructure Accountant for a temporary full-time role in their Finance department. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and significant experience in accounting, particularly within a municipal context. This role involves managing complex financial data related to capital and natural assets, ensuring compliance with public sector standards, and collaborating with various departments to maintain accurate asset records. If you are passionate about public service and have a knack for financial management, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Union membership

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accounting/finance, ideally in a municipal setting.
• Experience with asset management and public sector accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze capital and natural asset-related accounts.
• Support the Finance department with asset management reporting.

Skills

Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)

Asset Management

Financial Analysis

Reconciliation

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Business

CPA Designation

Tools

Municipal Financial Software

Job description

City of Colwood

Infrastructure Accountant

POSTING ID #:
COC20250509_INFRA

DEPARTMENT:
FINANCE

POSITION TYPE:
TEMPORARY FULL-TIME UNION AUXILIARY POSITION – approximate 18-month term

POSTING TYPE:
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

SALARY:
Pay Grade 18 ‐ $55.04/hr (2024 rate)

HOURS OF WORK
Monday – Friday between 8am – 5pm, 35 hours per week

BENEFITS:
A comprehensive benefits package per the Terms of the Collective Agreement for Auxiliary employees.

The City of Colwood, on the traditional territory of the Songhees and Kosapsum Nations, is a spectacular seaside community set apart by its outstanding natural setting and exceptional quality of life for people of all ages and abilities. Preserving connections to nature and protecting our natural environment while supporting the prosperity of residents and businesses are priorities for the City. Just 25 minutes from downtown Victoria on the West Shore and home to roughly 22,000 residents, the City of Colwood is a great community and organization to be a part of.

The City of Colwood has an exciting opportunity for a TEMPORARY FULL-TIME INFRASTRUCTURE ACCOUNTANT in our Finance department for an approximate 18-month term. This is a UNION position with CUPE, Local 374. Our ideal candidate has their CPA designation and a minimum of 5 years progressive experience in accounting/finance role(s), preferably with at least 3 years in a municipal setting and including asset management.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK
Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Infrastructure Accountant performs accounting work of considerable variety, complexity, and responsibility. The work performed requires knowledge and experience in public sector accounting standard (PSAS), municipal infrastructure, asset management policy, processes, and reporting, including reconciliation and analysis, and the ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently.

The Infrastructure Accountant will work under general direction and minimal supervision to apply their professional training and experience, analytical skills and sound independent judgement in adapting and applying procedures to address and resolve unusual or problem situations. They are responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of all capital and natural asset-related general ledger accounts/activities and records including tangible capital asset database, amortization, developer contributed assets, capital grants, developer contributions and reserve funds. This position is also responsible for assets and liabilities directly related to capital and natural asset recognition, valuation, disposal and amortization.

The incumbent supports the work of the City’s Finance department, including drafting updates to the City’s Sustainable Infrastructure Replacement Plan, annual asset management reporting to UBCM, and leading natural and capital asset financial administration. They monitor capitalization thresholds, and propose amendments as required. They develop and administer the City’s asset management program, in close collaboration with internal departments including maintaining accurate asset records for capital projects of varying duration to support the complex financial components of acquiring or constructing assets and preparing related reports, liaising with other departments to confirm spend forecasts and monitor against budget. Additionally, the Infrastructure Accountant performs a variety of internal control and audit functions and assists with financial planning and reporting functions related to their area of responsibility. This position will act as the asset management software super user for the finance department.

Additionally, as a member of the City of Colwood team and workplace community, you will be responsible for adhering to all workplace policies and work procedures, and for demonstrating personal leadership and commitment to ethical and respectful conduct and contributing to the physical and psychological safety of the work environment.

A complete job description is available at Employment & Volunteering | City of Colwood

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED*

• A degree in a relevant business program with a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA). Consideration may be given to applicants currently enrolled in and near completion of a CPA designation and who have the preferred relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in an accounting/finance role(s), preferably with at least 3 years in a municipal setting and including asset management.

*An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with asset management is a strong asset.
• Experience with current municipal financial software is an asset.

REQUIRED LICENCES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence is an asset.

Using the subject line POSTING ID# COC20250509_INFRA, please submit your resume & cover letter describing how you meet the position requirements, in confidence, to the Manager of Finance at [e-mail].

This posting closes at 4:30pm on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

The City of Colwood is committed to employment equity and fostering inclusivity within our workplace.

We value diversity and are always seeking applications from individuals to enrich the diversity of our team to represent the community we serve.

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