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Accountant
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We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our Financial Services team! This position is situated within the Treasury department of Financial Planning. The Treasury department is responsible for managing the investment and debt portfolios, overseeing the utilization of reserves, developing financial models and formulating funding strategies.
This role will join our amazing team of Accountants who prepare summaries of accounts, perform analysis and reporting, balance and reconcile statements, prepare journal entries, deliver financial reporting, provide accurate and efficient financial functions and assist the public with municipal transactions. Our Accountants review and analyze various financial reports and initiate corrective action; Accountants also direct the work of other financial services staff and train and advise other staff and customers on accounting functions, policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Business Degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 10 CPA PREP courses
- Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- Experience with financial modelling, financial software systems, internal controls, preparing complex financial statements and, budgeting, municipal accounting and auditing would be an asset.
- People Management
- Responsibility/Accountability
- Computer Literacy
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling is highly valued.
Help create Kelowna as a City of the Future. Our diverse team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly and lead responsibly. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighbourhoods, and a world-renowned College and University.
Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and career and professional development. This is a CUPE bargaining unit position with employer-paid comprehensive benefits, an earned day off program, 3 weeks paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans along with an hourly rate starting at $44.28 per hour.
For further information or to apply, please check our website at www.kelowna.ca/careers
Applications must be received by end of day July 5, 2024
Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Rate: $44.28 Hour
