Senior Accountant (Time Duration)

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

2026-72 - Senior Accountant (Time Duration)

Status: New

Posting #: 2026-72

Title: Senior Accountant (Time Duration)

Department: Finance

Duties: The incumbent in this class assists management to achieve an efficient operation in the Finance Department through reliable performance of accounting functions, observing and complying with municipal policies, and statutory requirements ensuring the safety and security of confidential material/matters pertaining to the Department's operation.

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting Services, the Senior Accountant performs accounting work of considerable variety, complexity, and responsibility. The work performed requires public sector accounting standard (PSAS) knowledge, local government finance experience, and the ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently.

The Senior Accountant will work under minimal supervision and use sound independent judgement.

This role will primarily focus on financial and managerial accounting which can include capital assets management, job costing, and monthly budget review and analysis. Additionally, the successful candidate will play an active role in supporting the Emergency Operations Centre (“EOC”) with financial oversight during emergency and crisis situations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.

The Senior Accountant prepares working papers and audit files; and liaises with external auditors as necessary during the annual audit. The Senior Accountant performs a variety of internal control and audit functions and assists with financial planning functions.

The Senior Accountant will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in an accounting or finance related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum completion of CORE 1 and CORE 2 of the CPA Professional Education Program or equivalent; Skills;
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in capital asset management and job costing;
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and job costing;
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced, high-pressure environments, especially in emergency situations;
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Good knowledge of the functions, practices and procedures, bylaws, policies and regulations pertaining to the operation of the Finance Department;
• Able to perform tasks with minimal supervision;
• Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department officials and other members of the staff.

Salary: $55.83 per hour (2026 Rate)

Closing: 2026-09-20 04:30 PM

Posted: 2026-09-02