Senior Accounting Technician

City of Lethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lethbridge seeks a Senior Accounting Technician to join its Infrastructure Services. This permanent role offers an hourly wage of $43.27 and involves supporting municipal accounting functions and financial analysis for the Electric Utility. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in accounting, experience in the field, and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Up to two years of post-secondary education with a diploma in accounting.
• Preference for candidates with four to six years of related experience.
• Willingness to work towards Chartered Professional Accountant designation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Electric Utility with complex municipal accounting functions.
• Prepare financial reports and process accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist in the development of business unit operating budget documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

External

June 26, 2025

SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

(Permanent)

The City of Lethbridge ( www.lethbridge.ca ) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.

Infrastructure Services is inviting applications from individuals who are interested in working as a Senior Accounting Technician. We are looking for a results-oriented individual who is committed to providing exemplary public service.

WAGE: $43.27 per hour

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

DUTIES:

This position is responsible to support the Electric Utility in a variety of complex municipal accounting and year end functions and will provide financial analysis through reporting, monitoring, and reconciling. Duties may include preparing financial reports; processing accounts payable and accounts receivable; projection of year end variance; project reporting and monitoring; creating purchase orders and work orders;assisting in the development of business unit operating budget documents; and the development and review of processes and procedures for the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of up to two years of post-secondary education with a diploma in accounting. Preference will be given to candidates with four to six years of related experience. The ideal candidate will also be willing to work towards obtaining their Chartered Professional Accountant designation. Candidates must have strong analytical skills and an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles. Effective communication with representatives from all levels within the City as well as officials from outside parties is required. The successful candidate will have the ability to work with a variety of computer software applications including in-depth hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Candidates will require superior organization skills to allow them to complete daily duties with tight deadlines.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact:

Michael Zimmer, Rate/Regulatory Manager at [e-mail]

Closing Date: July 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume online at: www.lethbridge.ca

**Applicants must apply online. We are unable to accept paper copies of resumes’ or applications sent via email.

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