Senior Accountant

Elk Island Public Schools; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Alberta is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee financial management and reporting. The ideal candidate will provide support for budgeting processes and financial guidance, and must possess strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. This role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards and facilitating informed decision-making by senior leadership. Applications accepted until September 8, 2025.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining financial data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial management and reporting.
• Support budgeting processes and provide financial guidance.
• Analyze financial data and prepare detailed reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Technical financial skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Overview

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,950 students in 43 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.

Senior Accountant – two roles

School Support

• Collaborative and service-oriented Senior Accountant who thrives on building relationships and providing clear, practical financial guidance to school administrators and office staff.
• Not someone who prefers to stay behind the scenes; a communicator who translates financial data into insights that support the educational mission of the Division.

Budget and Reporting

• Detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant with strong technical skills to support the Division’s budgeting and financial planning processes.
• Manage updates within budgeting software, analyze the impact of enrolment and prepare allocation modeling, extract and interpret financial data, and support Finance leadership in annual budget preparation.
• Provide guidance to departments on budget-related questions and help ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and decision-ready.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate financial management and reporting, supporting budgeting processes, and providing guidance to schools and departments. The role involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, generating accurate and timely financial information and maintaining compliance with accounting standards and administrative procedures. The Senior Accountant II facilitates informed decision-making by senior leadership, ensures financial transparency and accountability, and supports the effective allocation of resources within the school division.

Applications will be accepted until September 8, 2025 exclusively through EIPS’s Careers Page.