Senior Accountant

City of Edmonton; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Benefits package

Job summary

The City of Edmonton is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform senior level accounting and financial reporting for complex capital projects within the Business Financial Analytics (BFA) - Capital team. You will oversee project accounting, ensure funding, and guide a small team while delivering accurate financial statements and reconciliations.

Eligible candidates have a degree in accounting, CPA designation, and at least five years of experience including supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Accounting is required.
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) is required.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible financial reporting experience, including 1 year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project accounting for capital projects approved under the City of Edmonton's capital budget.
• Analyze project transactions against the accounting framework and determine the appropriate accounting treatment.
• Ensure all capital projects are appropriately funded, including accounting for and reporting on external funding arrangements.
• Oversee the review of Assets Under Construction and the creation/capitalization of tangible capital assets.
• Review and approve month-end and year-end adjustments and accruals.
• Prepare or review working paper packages related to capital financial reporting.
• Provide leadership, direction, guidance and supervision to a team of 1-3 individuals by communicating department vision, work, values, and core deliverables/tasks.
• Lead performance management of employees including evaluating performance and delivering feedback.
• Participate in system enhancement and process improvement projects.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SAP

Google Suite

Public sector accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Are you interested in working within a team environment where you will perform senior level accounting and financial reporting for complex capital projects? Do you have excellent communication and time management skills? You could be part of the Business Financial Analytics (BFA) - Capital team that is responsible for performing general capital project accounting, funding analysis, account reconciliation, and grant reporting for a range of capital programs, in addition to providing accounting guidance for capital transactions.

What will you do?

• Oversee project accounting for capital projects approved under the City of Edmonton's capital budget
• Analyze project transactions against the accounting framework and determine the appropriate accounting treatment
• Ensure all capital projects are appropriately funded, including accounting for and reporting on external funding arrangements
• Oversee the review of Assets Under Construction and the creation/capitalization of tangible capital assets
• Review and approve month-end and year-end adjustments and accruals
• Prepare or review working paper packages related to capital financial reporting
• Provide leadership, direction, guidance and supervision to a team of 1-3 individuals by communicating department vision, work, values, and core deliverables/tasks
• Lead performance management of employees including evaluating performance and delivering feedback
• Participate in system enhancement and process improvement projects
• Perform related duties as required

Qualifications

• A Degree in Accounting is required
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) is required
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible financial reporting experience, including 1 year of supervisory experience

Skills required for success:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong attention to detail are required
• Significant knowledge and experience with SAP, Google Suite and other related systems within the context of the work
• Understanding of public sector accounting standards as directed by Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Public Sector Handbook
• Strong understanding of year-end accounting processes and experience with preparation of complex financial statements and reconciliations
• Ability to adhere to established business practices, internal controls and policies within a large corporate environment
• High level of analytical and conceptual skills to identify and resolve complex financial issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service, time management, and prioritization skills and the aptitude to maintain working relationships with all levels of management and non-management personnel
• Ability to direct, mentor, and coach those under your direct supervision
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail] . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits .

Up to 1 temporary with benefits full-time position for up to December 31, 2027 in accordance with the Enterprise Systems Transformation Program (ESTP) Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civil Services Union 52

Hours of Work: 40 per week, Monday to Friday

Salary Range: $54.505 - $68.843 (Hourly); $113,806.440 - $143,744.180 (Annually)

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Classification Title: Senior Accountant 8 hours
Posting Date: Oct 05, 2026
Closing Date: Oct 12, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Financial Services
Work Location(s): Chancery Hall, 6th Floor, 3 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton T5J 2C3