Job Opportunities Accountant (Land & Real Estate) - Term

The City of Regina; Regina; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency is seeking an experienced accountant to provide support in financial strategy and budgeting for the Land Development branch. The candidate must hold a degree in accounting and have at least five years of relevant experience. The role involves daily financial reconciliations and preparing annual budgets. The organization values diversity and encourages qualified candidates to apply.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Growth through educational support

In-house courses

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting policies and procedures.
• Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and budgeting support to the branch.
• Complete daily and monthly financial reconciliations.
• Prepare and enter annual revenue budget.

Skills

Accounting principles

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

University degree with accounting major

Tools

Accounting software

Office productivity software

Job description

Job ID : 3003

Openings : One (1)

Jurisdiction : CUPE Local 7

Division : Financial Strategy & Sustainability

Department : Land Real Estate & Economic Development

Branch : Land Development

Location Name : Regina Saskatchewan CA

Type of Posting : Internal & External

Employment Type : Term up to 18 months

Hourly Salary : $29.98- $38.72 (2024 rate)

Annual Salary : $57160.00-$73824.00 (2024 rate)

Date Posted : July 15 2025

Closing Date : July 30 2025

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree Saulteaux Dakota Nakota Lakota and Mtis Nation honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful collaborative inclusive and barrier-free workplace allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates including Indigenous peoples people of colour 2SLGBTQIAP individuals of all genders people of disabilities and members of equity-deserving communities to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform our Talent teamand well collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary

Responsible to provide accounting and budgeting support to Land Development branch including Land Real Estate & Facilities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes daily / weekly transfers write offs posting reconciliations and balances feeds and accounts
• Completes monthly and year-end journal entries allowances posting reconciliations and balances accounts
• Enters and processes payments prepares refunds adjustments payroll information and p-card transactions
• Reviews and reconciles the collection agent reports and other assigned accounts
• Confirms financial transactions processed in system are accounted for appropriately in the accounting system
• Responds to inquiries regarding accounting
• Maintains and analyses statistical information including collection statistics
• Prepares and enters revenue projections for actuals
• Confirms transfers of utility accounts to the tax roll are in accordance with legislation
• Participates in service level reviews with a particular focus but not limited to accounting related issues
• Assists in the design development and implementation of continuing enhancements for the branch
• Co-ordinates preparations of the annual revenue budget and provide financial information to the Manager for control purposes
• Acts as primary contact for bankruptcies for the Department
• Maintains filing systems in accordance with corporate records management policies and procedures
• Completes searches inputs data validates data manipulates data and generates reports and lists from programs and applications

Key Qualifications

Completion of university degree with accounting major

Minimum of five (5) years of previous and on-the-job experience in accounting.

Knowledge of accounting principles policies procedures processes and systems

Knowledge is gained through on-the-job experience

Knowledge of specific branch as well as the broader divisions / departments / branches

Knowledge of relevant collective agreements bylaws policies and procedures and legislation including health and safety standards

Knowledge of job-related office productivity software internet browsers and search engines enterprise software discipline-specific software and technology devices

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Explains and exchanges accounting and process information as well as policy and procedure information for work unit

Creates written service orders / requests in system detailing actions and resolution

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Identifies issues analyses and resolves complex issues consults and follows policies procedures and processes

Prioritizes and adapts office activities in accordance with daily / weekly schedule within defined timelines / deadlines

Provides ideas and suggestions to improve work processes

Additional Requirements :

Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Reginas Criminal Record Check Policy.

Proof of education is required.

Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies skills and knowledge.

At City of Regina we offer competitive compensation health and wellness benefits and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If youre passionate about public service and making a difference apply now!

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Note : Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted

Key Skills

EAM,Economics,IT Business Analysis,Information Security,Android Development

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 57160 - 73824