Top Benefits
About the role
Join the City of Medicine Hat as an Accountant!
Temporary (Up to 18 Months), Full time, On Site
Bring your financial expertise to a team that values precision, collaboration, and impact. The City of Medicine Hat is seeking a detail-oriented and forward-thinking Accountant to deliver professional accounting and financial services that support both our municipal operations and Commodity and Rate Based business units. In this role, you'll do more than prepare statements and reports-you'll provide insights that help guide strategic decisions, shape budgets, and strengthen our community's financial foundation. If you're ready to apply your skills in a dynamic environment where your work makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Your key responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely financial and management reports for assigned business units and assist with the interpretation of data to guide decision-making.
- Develop operating and capital budgets, forecasts, in collaboration with departments and Corporate Planning and Performance.
- Coordinate and prepare monthly financial statements, trend analyses, year-end projections, reconciliations, and capital asset records.
- Ensure proper capitalization, disposal, and amortization of assets, and prepare accurate year-end entries and working papers.
- Assist with audits by responding to external auditor queries, and complete statistical and regulatory reporting.
- Review department and corporate grant agreements and assist in preparation of Statement of Funding Expenditures.
- Mentor and train Senior Accounting Assistants, review financial transactions, and lead or support corporate accounting projects and business case development.
- Research, develop, recommend, and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls, ensuring compliance and testing their effectiveness.
- Represent the Finance department professionally on City projects, fostering collaboration and effective communication.
What you bring
- Thorough knowledge of IFRS, PSAS, and other relevant accounting principles, with the ability to apply them in both business and government settings.
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and office productivity software.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization and maintain strong working relationships.
- Sound judgment and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
- Initiative, resourcefulness, and a commitment to continuous professional development in the accounting field.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills both written and verbal.
- Commitment to modeling constructive workplace behaviors and upholding health, safety, and environmental standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business or finance from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Minimum of four (4) years' experience, including at least two (2) years in a governmental accounting environment.
- An equivalent combination of education and management-approved experience may be considered.
Why join us?
- Make a difference: Contribute to the growth and development of our employees, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional advancement.
- Collaborative environment: Work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to achieving excellence and driving positive change within the organization.
- Career growth opportunities: Access to ongoing training, development programs and advancement opportunities to support your professional growth and career aspirations.
- Competitive benefits package: Enjoy a benefits package including competitive base salary, healthdental.
- Competitive rate of pay: Starting at $45.58 per hour
- Relocation assistance available: We're a community-minded city with an entrepreneurial spirit and a vibrant industrial history. Medicine Hat is Canada's sunniest city; spring starts early, and summer stretches out a little further, with an average of 330 days of sunshine per year. With a diverse range of cultural experiences, beautiful parks, and a sunny four-season climate, Medicine Hat is a place where you can truly feel at home. Explore the unique opportunities that make our city a great place to live, work, learn and play. Opportunity Awaits - Move to Medicine Hat
#brightideas
#LI-KH1
About City of Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat is a thriving city of approximately 63,000 residents. Located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife.
Medicine Hat is a community alive with vibrancy and spirit few communities witness. The community enjoys the values that are intrinsically tied to our history and quality of life. Medicine Hat strives to achieve City Council's vision of being "a community of choice" where people come to live, work and play.
Medicine Hat has much to offer residents, visitors and businesses alike. We boast an excellent climate, a safe and healthy community, vibrant arts and entertainment, and ample recreation and leisure opportunities.
Consider a career move to Medicine Hat, where bright ideas shine.
Top Benefits
About the role
Join the City of Medicine Hat as an Accountant!
Temporary (Up to 18 Months), Full time, On Site
Bring your financial expertise to a team that values precision, collaboration, and impact. The City of Medicine Hat is seeking a detail-oriented and forward-thinking Accountant to deliver professional accounting and financial services that support both our municipal operations and Commodity and Rate Based business units. In this role, you'll do more than prepare statements and reports-you'll provide insights that help guide strategic decisions, shape budgets, and strengthen our community's financial foundation. If you're ready to apply your skills in a dynamic environment where your work makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Your key responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely financial and management reports for assigned business units and assist with the interpretation of data to guide decision-making.
- Develop operating and capital budgets, forecasts, in collaboration with departments and Corporate Planning and Performance.
- Coordinate and prepare monthly financial statements, trend analyses, year-end projections, reconciliations, and capital asset records.
- Ensure proper capitalization, disposal, and amortization of assets, and prepare accurate year-end entries and working papers.
- Assist with audits by responding to external auditor queries, and complete statistical and regulatory reporting.
- Review department and corporate grant agreements and assist in preparation of Statement of Funding Expenditures.
- Mentor and train Senior Accounting Assistants, review financial transactions, and lead or support corporate accounting projects and business case development.
- Research, develop, recommend, and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls, ensuring compliance and testing their effectiveness.
- Represent the Finance department professionally on City projects, fostering collaboration and effective communication.
What you bring
- Thorough knowledge of IFRS, PSAS, and other relevant accounting principles, with the ability to apply them in both business and government settings.
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and office productivity software.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization and maintain strong working relationships.
- Sound judgment and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
- Initiative, resourcefulness, and a commitment to continuous professional development in the accounting field.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills both written and verbal.
- Commitment to modeling constructive workplace behaviors and upholding health, safety, and environmental standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business or finance from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Minimum of four (4) years' experience, including at least two (2) years in a governmental accounting environment.
- An equivalent combination of education and management-approved experience may be considered.
Why join us?
- Make a difference: Contribute to the growth and development of our employees, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional advancement.
- Collaborative environment: Work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to achieving excellence and driving positive change within the organization.
- Career growth opportunities: Access to ongoing training, development programs and advancement opportunities to support your professional growth and career aspirations.
- Competitive benefits package: Enjoy a benefits package including competitive base salary, healthdental.
- Competitive rate of pay: Starting at $45.58 per hour
- Relocation assistance available: We're a community-minded city with an entrepreneurial spirit and a vibrant industrial history. Medicine Hat is Canada's sunniest city; spring starts early, and summer stretches out a little further, with an average of 330 days of sunshine per year. With a diverse range of cultural experiences, beautiful parks, and a sunny four-season climate, Medicine Hat is a place where you can truly feel at home. Explore the unique opportunities that make our city a great place to live, work, learn and play. Opportunity Awaits - Move to Medicine Hat
#brightideas
#LI-KH1
About City of Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat is a thriving city of approximately 63,000 residents. Located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife.
Medicine Hat is a community alive with vibrancy and spirit few communities witness. The community enjoys the values that are intrinsically tied to our history and quality of life. Medicine Hat strives to achieve City Council's vision of being "a community of choice" where people come to live, work and play.
Medicine Hat has much to offer residents, visitors and businesses alike. We boast an excellent climate, a safe and healthy community, vibrant arts and entertainment, and ample recreation and leisure opportunities.
Consider a career move to Medicine Hat, where bright ideas shine.