accountant

Accountant - Financial Reporting Competition Number: 26/192Posting Scope: Internal / ExternalPosted Date: October 20, 2026Closing Date: November 3, 2026, 4:30 PM PST Department: FinanceWork schedule: Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week) - Continuous Term - up to 24 months Salary: $56.46 per hour, Pay Grade 16 Job Code: 4320Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 positionNumber of Vacancies: 1 WORK FROM HOMEThe successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City?s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction. FLEX The successful candidate for this vacancy would participate in a modified work week, earning a flex day off each bi-weekly period by working additional time each day. Modified work weeks established in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement and are subject to change. POSITION FUNCTIONParticipate in the work of the Accounting Section of the Finance Department. KEY DUTIESPerform month-end and year-end procedures including journal entries, reconciliations and adjustments; prepare year-end working papers, schedules, reports and statistics for the financial statements annual report and provincial reporting; prepare reports and spreadsheets for financial analysis as required by Supervisor. Administer the City?s investment program as defined by the City?s investment policy; ensure sufficient cash flows are available for operational requirements. Develop, implement and maintain internal audit controls for Finance functions including the Purchasing Card Program; perform internal audits for compliance with Finance policies and procedures. Participate in the City?s asset management strategy by maintaining the capital asset schedules, including the capturing and recording of all capital asset transactions. Generate and provide reports from the capital asset schedules as required for financial reporting and auditing purposes. Respond to enquiries from staff, department clients and outside agencies; provide advice and guidance relating to accounting and financial policies and procedures; represent the department on corporate financial projects and committees as required; participate in departmental ad-hoc projects. Participate in the development and implementation of accounting standards, policies, and procedures for all accounting functions; assist in the planning, implementation and improvement of financial systems and processes as required. Perform related duties where qualified. INDEPENDENCEWork is performed according to established policies and procedures or is assigned by supervisor.Work is reviewed through discussions with supervisor.Issues such as policy development and major financial variances are discussed with supervisor with recommendations. WORKING CONDITIONSPhysical Effort:Touch keying on a calculator. (often)Sit with arms unsupported while keyboarding. (often)Mental Effort:Meet accounting and project deadlines. (frequent)Long periods of intense concentration while performing reconciliations and analyses. (often)Visual/Auditory Effort:Focus on a variety of source data and computer for short periods. (frequent)Work Environment:Office. KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIESOrganize and prioritize work.Understand and apply accounting principles and standards related to municipal accounting.Advanced level operation of current City of Victoria financial and spreadsheet programs.Interpret related policies and regulations.Provide technical guidance and advice to user departments.Maintain accurate records.Estab