City of Powell River Senior Accountant : (Full-time, Term) CLOSING DATE: 4:00 pm Monday, July 27, 2026 DEPARTMENT: Financial Services REPORTS TO: Manager of Financial Services JOB SUMMARY : The Senior Accountant performs advanced professional accounting, financial reporting, and analysis work to support the internal controls, integrity, and accuracy of the City’s financial reporting. The position prepares and reviews complex accounting records, reconciliations, working papers, financial statements, supporting schedules and reports in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards, applicable legislation, City policies and established financial controls. This role provides technical guidance to Finance staff and internal departments, supports budget and long-term financial planning processes, and contributes to effective audit, asset management, grant reporting, risk management, and financial system practices. The position maintains reliable financial information, supports continuous improvement, and refers sensitive, unusual, or policy-related matters to the supervisor. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Education and Training :



Completion of Grade 12. Chartered Professional Accountant designation and Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting or finance field. Experience : Five (5) years of skilled accounting experience, preferably in a local government, public sector or similar environment including experience preparing financial statements, reconciliations, working papers, financial analysis and responding to auditor requests. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : PAY RATE : This is a union position with the current pay rate of $55.59 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement. HOURS OF WORK : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week Full Job Description Here ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE

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Education : Bachelor’s degree

Experience : 5 years or more

📌 Senior Accountant (Powell River)
🏢 City of Powell River
📍 Powell River