Accountant; term

Position: Accountant (12 month term)

Position Details

Posting Information Posting Number CK53940P Position Title Accountant (12 month term) No. of Staff Required 1 Position Type Term If Term position, enter length of Term in months 12 months Position Groups CUPE Civic Division Corporate Services (DV124) Department Business Performance & Advisory Services (DP125) Department Name Financial Services Branch Business Performance and Advisory Services (BR125) Organizational Information Purpose of your Position - Non Union Classification Summary - Union Are you ready to take on a meaningful challenge in internal audit?

Do you thrive on enhancing the efficiency and impact of public services? If you’re seeking a collaborative, innovative environment where your ideas are valued, our Business Performance & Advisory Services Team wants to meet you.

We’re searching for a skilled finance professional to join us for a one-year term. In this role, you’ll contribute to performance (value-for-money) audits of municipal programs and processes, working alongside a dynamic team. Daily tasks closely mirror those of a junior auditor position in a public practice firm, including planning, gathering evidence, analyzing data, and helping draft findings and recommendations.
At the City of Kelowna we have an amazing team of Accountants. This key positioninitiates, implements, reviews, monitors, modifies and provides training for financial reporting and accounting systems. Duties - Union

Analyzes accounting and operating procedures and initiates improvements.

Reviews, advises and participates in the day to day processing of financial records.

Trains and advises other staff and customers on accounting functions, policies and procedures.

Provides special projects accounting services requiring coordination with other departments. and agencies, including grants and other recoveries.

Prepares complex reconciliations on sub-ledgers and account balances.

Directs the work of other financial services staff.

Reviews and analyzes various financial reports and initiates corrective action.

Results and Activities - Non union Credentials - Union

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

4 years of relevant experience with a minimum of 2 years at the Accounting Technician level or higher

Knowledge - Non Union Skills & Abilities - Non Union Competencies

Responsibility/Accountability

People Management

Computer Literacy

Attention to Detail

Posting Text Physical Demands Special Instructions to Applicant Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on December 23, 2024.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”. Additional Hiring Information This role in the Business Performance & Advisory Services branch involves conducting performance (value-for-money) audits of municipal programs and processes. Daily tasks closely mirror those of a junior auditor position in a public practice firm, including planning, gathering evidence, analyzing data, and helping draft findings and recommendations. Ideal candidates will possess strong critical thinking abilities, curiosity, and a process-improvement mindset.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging. Pay Rate Starts at $46.06 per hour with a 2-step progression to $49.08 per hour plus 14% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits Posting Date 12/17/2025 Closing Date 01/11/2026 Days of Work Monday to Friday Standard Hours per Day 7 Hours of Work 8 am to 4 pm Work Location CITY HALL Specify Work Location

Documents Needed to Apply

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Resume

Cover Letter

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