Senior Accounting Technician
About the role
Job Brief Infrastructure Services is hiring one (1) Senior Accounting Technician.
External June 26, 2025 SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (Permanent) The City of Lethbridge ( ) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. Infrastructure Services is inviting applications from individuals who are interested in working as a Senior Accounting Technician.We are looking for a results-oriented individual who is committed to providing exemplary public service.
WAGE: $43.27 per hour
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Duties This position is responsible to support the Electric Utility in a variety of complex municipal accounting and year end functions and will provide financial analysis through reporting, monitoring, and reconciling. Duties may include preparing financial reports; processing accounts payable and accounts receivable; projection of year end variance; project reporting and monitoring; creating purchase orders and work orders; assisting in the development of business unit operating budget documents; and the development and review of processes and procedures for the department.
Qualifications A minimum of up to two years of post-secondary education with a diploma in accounting.Preference will be given to candidates with four to six years of related experience. The ideal candidate will also be willing to work towards obtaining their Chartered Professional Accountant designation.Candidates must have strong analytical skills and an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles. Effective communication with representatives from all levels within the City as well as officials from outside parties is required.The successful candidate will have the ability to work with a variety of computer software applications including in-depth hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.Candidates will require superior organization skills to allow them to complete daily duties with tight deadlines.
For Further Information Regarding This Opportunity, Please Contact Michael Zimmer, Rate/Regulatory Manager at
Closing Date: July 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume online at:
- Applicants must apply online.We are unable to accept paper copies of resumes’ or applications sent via email.
Fostering Equity and Diversity CUPE 70 The City of Lethbridge (
All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
About City of Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge is the third largest City in Alberta and is the commercial, financial, transportation and industrial centre of southern Alberta. City government is led by eight councillors and a mayor who are elected every four years. Lethbridge is a cultural, sports and recreation hub with facilities like: Yates Performing Arts Centre, Casa (Creating Art in Southern Alberta), Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Galt Museum, ENMAX Centre arena and entertainment venue and the Cavendish Farms Leisure Centre. Lethbridge is also a leader in post-secondary education with both the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College attracting thousands of students to the city each year.
Senior Accounting Technician
About the role
Job Brief Infrastructure Services is hiring one (1) Senior Accounting Technician.
External June 26, 2025 SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (Permanent) The City of Lethbridge ( ) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. Infrastructure Services is inviting applications from individuals who are interested in working as a Senior Accounting Technician.We are looking for a results-oriented individual who is committed to providing exemplary public service.
WAGE: $43.27 per hour
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Duties This position is responsible to support the Electric Utility in a variety of complex municipal accounting and year end functions and will provide financial analysis through reporting, monitoring, and reconciling. Duties may include preparing financial reports; processing accounts payable and accounts receivable; projection of year end variance; project reporting and monitoring; creating purchase orders and work orders; assisting in the development of business unit operating budget documents; and the development and review of processes and procedures for the department.
Qualifications A minimum of up to two years of post-secondary education with a diploma in accounting.Preference will be given to candidates with four to six years of related experience. The ideal candidate will also be willing to work towards obtaining their Chartered Professional Accountant designation.Candidates must have strong analytical skills and an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles. Effective communication with representatives from all levels within the City as well as officials from outside parties is required.The successful candidate will have the ability to work with a variety of computer software applications including in-depth hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.Candidates will require superior organization skills to allow them to complete daily duties with tight deadlines.
For Further Information Regarding This Opportunity, Please Contact Michael Zimmer, Rate/Regulatory Manager at
Closing Date: July 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume online at:
- Applicants must apply online.We are unable to accept paper copies of resumes’ or applications sent via email.
Fostering Equity and Diversity CUPE 70 The City of Lethbridge (
All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
About City of Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge is the third largest City in Alberta and is the commercial, financial, transportation and industrial centre of southern Alberta. City government is led by eight councillors and a mayor who are elected every four years. Lethbridge is a cultural, sports and recreation hub with facilities like: Yates Performing Arts Centre, Casa (Creating Art in Southern Alberta), Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Galt Museum, ENMAX Centre arena and entertainment venue and the Cavendish Farms Leisure Centre. Lethbridge is also a leader in post-secondary education with both the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College attracting thousands of students to the city each year.