Senior Accountant - Public Sector Finance & EOC Oversight

City of Chilliwack; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chilliwack is seeking a Senior Accountant (Time Duration) to support the Finance Department with accounting functions, capital assets, job costing, and monthly budget review. The role requires knowledge of PSAS and public sector standards, and the ability to work well in a team or independently.

The successful candidate should have 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a degree in accounting or finance and CPA prerequisites achieved.
• Has 3–5 years of accounting experience, especially with capital assets and job costing.
• Demonstrates PSAS knowledge and strong budgeting/financial reporting skills.
• Shows integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist management to ensure efficient operation in the Finance Department.
• Perform accounting tasks with PSAS compliance and government policy awareness.
• Prepare working papers and liaise with external auditors during annual audits.
• Support financial planning, monthly budget review, and job costing.
• Provide financial oversight during Emergency Operations Centre activities.
• Develop internal controls and assist with financial planning functions.

Skills

Public sector accounting

PSAS knowledge

Budgeting

Job costing

Capital assets management

Audit coordination

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CORE 1 and CORE 2 CPA prerequisites

3–5 years accounting experience

Knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting

Ability under pressure; fast-paced environments

Interpersonal skills

Bylaws/policies understanding

Minimal supervision capability

Job description

City of Chilliwack is seeking a Senior Accountant (Time Duration) to support the Finance Department with accounting functions, capital assets, job costing, and monthly budget review. The role requires knowledge of PSAS and public sector standards, and the ability to work well in a team or independently.

The successful candidate should have 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and a detail-oriented approach.