senior accountant

City of Powell RiverSenior Accountant(Full-time, Term)CLOSING DATE: 4:00 pm Monday, July 27, 2026DEPARTMENT: Financial ServicesREPORTS TO: Manager of Financial Services JOB SUMMARY: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. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Training:Completion of Grade 12. Chartered Professional Accountant designation and Bachelor?s Degree in business, accounting or finance field. Experience: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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards and the accounting, reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to local government financial operations. Knowledge of the B.C. 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. Ability to interpret complex financial information, identify issues and provide practical recommendations that support accurate reporting and informed decision-making. Sound judgment in applying standards, legislation and controls, including recognizing matters requiring escalation. Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet statutory and operational deadlines while maintaining accuracy across competing priorities. Ability to prepare accurate working papers, reports and documentation that support accountability, transparency and audit readiness. Demonstrated ability to work within and contribute to a collaborative team environment and build and maintain strong professional relationships. 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. Ability to approach work and relationships in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner. PAY RATE: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. HOURS OF WORK:8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week Full Job Description Here ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE Navigate to the City?s website at www.powellriver.ca Select ?I Want To?, then ?Apply for?, then Employment with the City?. Click on the desired job posting displayed under ?Current Opportunities? and you will be taken to the instructions on how to apply. APPLY NOW