Financial Accounting Technician - Revenue / Utilities

Comox Valley Regional District; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Financial Accounting Technician to manage utility billing and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a two-year diploma, strong accounting skills, and experience in local government finance. The role includes preparing billings, maintaining data systems, and supporting audits, ensuring compliance with regulations. The position offers a permanent, full-time commitment in a collaborative community-focused environment.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Competitive salary and wages

Employer-paid benefits

Municipal pension plan

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years relevant experience, including in local government accounting.
• Experience assisting internal clients with accounting procedures and systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer billings for utility services and investigate unusual readings.
• Serve as primary contact for revenue and utility inquiries.
• Prepare monthly accounts receivable trial balances and review aged accounts.
• Enter and maintain data on utility systems.
• Perform annual tax reviews and complete journal entries.
• Post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Prepare financial analysis reports and assist with year-end reporting.
• Train users of financial software applications.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communicator

Organized

Analytical

Creative problem-solving

Knowledge of accounting principles

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Two-year diploma in business or related discipline

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Financial Accounting Technician - Revenue / Utilities

Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week)

Are you naturally collaborative, service-oriented, and community-focused? Do you want to make a difference in your community and be part of an organization that has a direct impact on the quality of life of residents in the Comox Valley? At the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), we are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace that reflects the community we serve. Our core values—collaboration, service, accountability, and sustainability—guide us in everything we do. If you share our commitment and values, please consider applying with us.

In addition to the attractive geographic location of the Comox Valley, rich in rural agriculture, vibrant urban development, coastline, and mountains, working at the CVRD offers work/life balance through flexible work options, competitive salary and wages, employer-paid benefits, and a municipal pension plan. We value continual learning and support employees’ development through various training opportunities.

Learn more about working with us at our website.

We are accepting applications for a permanent full-time Financial Accounting Technician – Revenue / Utilities to join our Financial Services team. This role involves processing financial transactions, performing account reconciliations, and producing financial reports, primarily focusing on utility systems. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Operations, key responsibilities include:

1. Preparing customer billings for metered and flat-rate utility services according to CVRD bylaws, obtaining approvals, and distributing bills; investigating unusual meter readings, processing rebates, account adjustments, and pre-authorized payments.
2. Serving as the main contact for the Information Centre, other departments, and finance staff regarding revenue and utility questions; ensuring inquiries are handled respectfully and efficiently; liaising with outside agencies and customers to resolve billing issues.
3. Preparing monthly accounts receivable utilities trial balances, reviewing aged accounts, and following up on returned cheques and late payments.
4. Entering and maintaining data on utility systems and generating reports as needed.
5. Performing annual frontage and parcel tax reviews, liaising with water services and financial planning, completing journal entries, and preparing information for the Surveyor of Taxes.
6. Posting journal entries to the general ledger for various accounts, including CVRD general, capital, and reserve accounts, as well as regional hospital and 911 corporation accounts.
7. Preparing financial analysis reports for specific projects and assisting with year-end reports.
8. Providing support, backup, and training for users of financial software applications.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and committed to continuous improvement;
• A strong communicator with a collaborative approach, capable of training and assisting internal clients with accounting procedures and systems;
• Organized, analytical, and creative in problem-solving;
• Experienced in accounting with a minimum of two years of relevant experience, including knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and local government accounting;
• Educated in business or a related discipline, with a two-year diploma or equivalent education and experience;
• Knowledgeable in personal and network computer systems, including accounting software, spreadsheets, word processing, reporting, and presentation software;
• An advanced user of Microsoft Office, especially Excel for data management and reporting, and proficient with Explorer and SharePoint applications.