Senior Staff Accountant

Grande Prairie Regional College; Alberta; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Alberta seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to join its Financial Services team. The role involves providing financial guidance, leading audits, and managing staff within a dynamic educational environment. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and a CPA designation, along with five years of relevant experience. A competitive salary range of $87,502 to $124,504 annually is offered.

Benefits

competitive compensation

attractive benefits packages

high quality of life

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in a finance-related role.
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards and Income Tax Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial guidance and direction to the organization.
• Act as lead on audits and capital asset management.
• Manage and mentor staff accountant.

Skills

knowledge of CPA Canada Handbook

leadership and management skills

proficiency in Microsoft Office

strong organizational skills

problem-solving skills

excellent communication skills

ability to build strong relationships

integrity and professionalism

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or related field

CPA designation

Tools

Workday

CaseWare

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title
Senior Staff Accountant
Career Level
Mid-Level
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Category
Finance
Job Type
Admin-Full Time Permanent (900)

Job Description

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP's mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta's newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP's core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

The Role

Reporting to the Director, Financial Services, the Senior Staff Accountant works at a strategic partner level within the Department of Financial Services providing guidance, planning and direction to the organization through advice and interpretation of policies, procedures and legislation.

This position acts as a lead on large-scale or long-term projects, including the year-end audit, internal controls audit, capital asset management, and ERP implementation.

The Senior Staff Accountant will establish credibility and influence as a key leader providing ongoing expert consultative and advisory support to managers, supervisors and staff on all aspects of financial reporting including, but not limited to, government reporting, financial statements, audit requirements, internal policy compliance, and grant reporting. This position also manages and mentors the Staff Accountant.

Other key accountabilities include providing guidance to working and entry level Financial Services staff and acting on behalf of the Director, Financial Services in the event of an absence. This position works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. This position is distinguished from other Manager positions held within Financial Services by the degree of difficulty of the assignments given, the latitude of judgment exercised, and the degree of independence to determine the methods and means of performing assignments. It is expected that the relationship with the Director, Financial Services relationship will be one of advisory in both directions. The incumbent will act with authority and confidence in their knowledge of the Handbook, the Income Tax Act, and knowledge of audit and best practice.

What We Offer

Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Management or a related field and five years relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. A CPA designation is required. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• knowledge of the CPA Canada Handbook, Public Sector Accounting Standards, Income Tax Act and Auditing Standards/best practices;
• demonstrated leadership, management and interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy and judgement to work effectively with community and business leaders.
• proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• experience in FDM software e.g. Workday, CaseWare, MS Office Suite
• strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• ability to build strong relationships across the organization; and
• a high level of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism and accountability.

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered. We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at [e-mail].

Appointment Date From:
1/5/2026

Appointment Date To:

Salary Grade
$87,502.00 - $124,504.00

Organizational Unit
Northwestern Polytechnic -> Financial Services

Location
AB CA
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4 CA (Primary)