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#Municipal Accountant****Delta, British Columbia, Canada
**Location:**City Hall
**Employment group:**CUPE Local 454
**Hours of Work:**35 Hour Work Week
**Job ID:**26-108 EX
One of the sunniest regions in BC’s Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities – Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.
The City of Delta is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated professional to join its Finance Department as a regular full-time Municipal Accountant. In this role, you will perform a broad range of financial and statistical analyses, maintain and manage the City’s financial records, and prepare reconciliations and comprehensive financial reports. You will also support and enhance the City’s computerized financial systems.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare journal entries, including accruals, allocations, and adjustments
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports
- Manage revenue deposits and track grants
- Collaborate with finance and corporate teams to ensure accuracy in financial reporting
- Support departments by identifying financial data needs and developing forecasting models as required
- Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports
- Complete year-end and period-end adjustments and working papers
- Develop and implement technology-driven improvements to financial and business processes, including testing new systems
- Assist with task delegation, training, supervision, and review of clerical and support staff work
- Perform other related duties as assigned; portfolio responsibilities may evolve over time
Qualifications:
- Completion of a recognized professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA)
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in municipal accounting and finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong knowledge of municipal accounting principles, practices, regulations, and budgeting processes
- Proficiency with financial ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders while exercising sound judgment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Required Licenses, Certificates and Registrations
- Registration in a recognized accounting association
The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $47.62 - $56.27and a comprehensive benefits package, including a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with Special Agreement option (Municipal Pension Plan). Interested applicants are requested to apply online.
At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets must be submitted with your application.
Preferred candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check.
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About Corporation of Delta
Delta is home to a population of approximately 100,000 people. The community takes great pride in its past as well as its sustainable future. Delta offers diverse amenities including a hospital; an airport; a museum and archives; libraries; sports and recreational facilities; and many bike and walking trails in a varied network of parks including waterfront parks on the Fraser River, Boundary Bay and the Strait of Georgia.
Employees at the City of Delta play a key role in developing and maintaining the high quality of services we provide to the community. If you are motivated, talented, professional and committed to making a positive difference in the workplace and providing excellence in customer service, consider joining our team.
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About the role
#Municipal Accountant****Delta, British Columbia, Canada
**Location:**City Hall
**Employment group:**CUPE Local 454
**Hours of Work:**35 Hour Work Week
**Job ID:**26-108 EX
One of the sunniest regions in BC’s Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities – Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.
The City of Delta is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated professional to join its Finance Department as a regular full-time Municipal Accountant. In this role, you will perform a broad range of financial and statistical analyses, maintain and manage the City’s financial records, and prepare reconciliations and comprehensive financial reports. You will also support and enhance the City’s computerized financial systems.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare journal entries, including accruals, allocations, and adjustments
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports
- Manage revenue deposits and track grants
- Collaborate with finance and corporate teams to ensure accuracy in financial reporting
- Support departments by identifying financial data needs and developing forecasting models as required
- Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports
- Complete year-end and period-end adjustments and working papers
- Develop and implement technology-driven improvements to financial and business processes, including testing new systems
- Assist with task delegation, training, supervision, and review of clerical and support staff work
- Perform other related duties as assigned; portfolio responsibilities may evolve over time
Qualifications:
- Completion of a recognized professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA)
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in municipal accounting and finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong knowledge of municipal accounting principles, practices, regulations, and budgeting processes
- Proficiency with financial ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders while exercising sound judgment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Required Licenses, Certificates and Registrations
- Registration in a recognized accounting association
The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $47.62 - $56.27and a comprehensive benefits package, including a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with Special Agreement option (Municipal Pension Plan). Interested applicants are requested to apply online.
At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets must be submitted with your application.
Preferred candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check.
Not the right fit? Search for Municipal Accountant jobs in Delta, BC
About Corporation of Delta
Delta is home to a population of approximately 100,000 people. The community takes great pride in its past as well as its sustainable future. Delta offers diverse amenities including a hospital; an airport; a museum and archives; libraries; sports and recreational facilities; and many bike and walking trails in a varied network of parks including waterfront parks on the Fraser River, Boundary Bay and the Strait of Georgia.
Employees at the City of Delta play a key role in developing and maintaining the high quality of services we provide to the community. If you are motivated, talented, professional and committed to making a positive difference in the workplace and providing excellence in customer service, consider joining our team.