Are you interested in working within a team environment where you will perform complex technical accounting work? Do you have excellent communication and time management skills? If so, consider this Accountant position which reports to a Senior Accountant in the Business Financial Analytics– Capital Project team at the City of Edmonton.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will be mainly responsible for Capital Project Accounting and Fixed Asset Accounting, and your key responsibilities will include:

• Technical and professional advice: Providing department officials with professional accounting advice and guidance in matters pertaining to financial policies and procedures
• Maintain the General Ledger: Preparing, researching and managing journal entries, reconciliations, funding analysis and other related functions
• Maintain the Fixed Asset System: Ensure financial integrity of the Fixed Asset Module and application of appropriate capitalization rules and policies
• Year End Statement Package: Preparing and organizing year-end working papers, departmental financial statement preparation and other related year end duties, within prescribed deadlines
• Performing other related duties as required

• Recognized Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) is required
• 3 years of progressively responsible accounting and reporting experience. Capital/project accounting experience is strongly preferred
• Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, reporting requirements and practices
• Ability to take initiative, think logically, problem solve independently, and complete detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
• Sound written and oral communication skills along with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial operational staff
• Strong technical proficiency with Excel and Google suite is required
• Working knowledge of financial systems, such as SAP, would be considered an asset
• Experience in preparation of a variety of complex and diverse financial statements and reports
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with all levels of management and non-management personnel
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills are required
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviors and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95.

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca

COVID-19 Notice: The City of Edmonton has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination. Employees who cannot be fully vaccinated on the basis of a protected legal ground (e.g. medical, religious) may request an exemption. Please note that this policy applies to all employees, including new hires and volunteers. If your application is successful, you will be asked to provide proof of vaccination or request an exemption.

For more information, please refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (bit.ly/3lKwb6j) and COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure (bit.ly/39BICMt).

Up to one (1) permanent full time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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 and Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary: $38.287 - $48.068 (Hourly) ; $79,943.260 - $100,365.980 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: RM/SG