Senior Accounting Supervisor
$55.59 per hourCity of Powell River
Senior Accountant
(full-time term)
Financial Services
Manager of Financial Services
Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, is a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, and Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It’s known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore.
The Senior Accountant performs advanced professional accounting, financial reporting, and analysis work to support the internal controls, integrity, and accuracy of the City’s financial reporting. The position prepares and reviews complex accounting records, reconciliations, working papers, financial statements, supporting schedules and reports in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards, applicable legislation, City policies and established financial controls. This role provides technical guidance to Finance staff and internal departments, supports budget and long-term financial planning processes, and contributes to effective audit, asset management, grant reporting, risk management, and financial system practices. The position maintains reliable financial information, supports continuous improvement, and refers sensitive, unusual, or policy-related matters to the supervisor.
Education and Training:
Chartered Professional Accountant designation and Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting or finance field.
Five (5) years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a local government, public sector or similar environment including experience preparing financial statements, reconciliations, working papers, financial analysis and responding to auditor requests.
Thorough knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards and the accounting, reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to local government financial operations. Local Government Act, Community Charter and related legislation relevant to municipal finance. Considerable knowledge of general ledger administration, fund accounting, tangible capital asset accounting, grant reporting, budget support, audit preparation, reconciliations, internal controls and financial statement preparation. Sound judgment in applying standards, legislation and controls, including recognizing matters requiring escalation. Ability to prepare accurate working papers, reports and documentation that support accountability, transparency and audit readiness. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with the ability to write formulas, manipulate and analyze data using Microsoft Excel with an eye for process improvement. Ability to provide technical guidance, review work and train support staff to ensure consistent application of accounting procedures. Strong communication skills with the ability to make complex technical information understandable. This is a union position with the current pay rate of $55.59 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.
8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week
$120k - $160k per year
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