Municipal Finance & Controls Specialist

ABmunis; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Edson is seeking a Municipal Accountant to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information across the organization. Reporting to the Manager of Finance, this role collaborates with departments to keep financial practices aligned with priorities.

Responsibilities include preparing non-routine journal entries, complex reconciliations, budgeting support, and strengthening internal controls while providing clear financial information for decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce or BBA in Accounting/Finance is mandatory.
• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• CPA designation or candidacy considered.
• Criminal Record Check required; Academic Credential Assessment for international education may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Generate journal entries and perform complex reconciliations.
• Support annual operating and capital budgets.
• Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide clear financial information to support decision making.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure alignment with bylaws and policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Financial analysis

Autonomous

Education

Bachelor of Commerce or BBA (Accounting/Finance)

CPA designation or candidate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Town of Edson is seeking a Municipal Accountant to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information across the organization. Reporting to the Manager of Finance, this role collaborates with departments to keep financial practices aligned with priorities.

Responsibilities include preparing non-routine journal entries, complex reconciliations, budgeting support, and strengthening internal controls while providing clear financial information for decision‑making.