Senior Accountant (full-time)

OPEN DATE:        January 23, 2025

CLOSING DATE:  4 pm Monday, February 3, 2025

DEPARTMENT:    Financial Services

DIVISION:          N/A

SECTION:            N/A

REPORTS TO:      Manager of Financial Services

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About The Organization:

Located on the upper Sunshine Coast of British Columbia within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a naturally beautiful setting.  Surrounded by mountains, lakes, natural forest and the ocean, Powell River offers something for every outdoor recreation enthusiast.  Powell River has a vibrant Arts and Culture community and hosts world class festivals and events.  Whether you are hiking the Sunshine Coast Trail, taking in the International Kathaumixw Choral Festival, exploring our historic Townsite, or connecting with the world in your home office, Powell River is a great place to live, work and play.  Helpful websites City of Powell River  Tourism Powell River 

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs advanced accounting processes and provides technical guidance to the Accounting Services group.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researches, interprets, and advises on technical financial issues to comply with PSAS and other legislation
• Compiles, processes, reconciles, interprets, analyzes, and provides recommendations on financial information for Management’s review
• Prepares financial statements, supporting schedules, and notes for Management’s review
• Performs complex period-end functions such as working papers, lead sheets, reconciliations, continuity schedules, journal entries, higher-level accounting analysis and responding to auditor requests
• Assists with the annual budget and five-year plan, liaising with other departments when required
• Completes financial reports, surveys, and grant reports required by management, external agencies, and other levels of government for Management’s review
• Administers and maintains the General Ledger and City’s Asset Management program
• Supports the risk management function and insurance claim process
• Provides accounting related expertise and guidance to staff
• Reviews and approves work performed by finance staff as assigned
• Responds to internal and external job-related inquiries
• Reviews and approves payments as authorized
• Leads special projects and assignments as directed
• Conducts research and analysis and may report or present on findings as directed
• Maintains job-related records in accordance with the City’s Records Management Program
• Recommends and implements improvements to job-related policies, procedures, processes, and systems
• Documents all job-related processes and trains support staff
• Attends division safety talks, crew talks and required safety training; follows safe work procedures; reports hazards, injuries and near misses
• Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
• Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
• Minimum alphanumeric net data entry speed of 6000 keystrokes per hour
• Minimum net typing speed of 40 words per minute
• Advanced spreadsheet software capabilities (Microsoft Excel)
• Basic word processing software capabilities (Microsoft Word)
• CPA Designation
• Bachelor Degree in business or a related field
• Thorough knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)
• Thorough knowledge of applicable sections of the BC Local Government Act and BC Community Charter
• Able to operate job-related software programs, administrative systems and office technology

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current 2023 pay rate of $47.57 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position:

1. Complete the questions contained in the application below.  NOTE: CUPE members must use their correct seniority date.  After completing the questions, click "Next".
2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents.  This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.

 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.