Senior Accountant

Job Description - Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting & Reporting

Job Description

Job Number Job Number : 49537

The City of Edmonton is recruiting up to two Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting & Reporting roles who will lead training development activities within the corporate accounting reporting and policy function, apply strong technical financial training and expertise to support accounting policy research and new standard implementation and enhance corporate financial effectiveness and compliance through continuous improvement initiatives. One role will be responsible for our CPA pre-approved program. In these roles an emphasis is placed on networking and maintaining corporate relationships among various areas within finance, departments and externally to the City.

• Plan and effectively manage project teams and projects related to accounting standard implementation and ad hoc research assignments. This includes collecting information and validating facts, performing an analysis of available alternatives, providing recommendations for the appropriate application/interpretation of the standards, communicating findings and providing support through the development of technical accounting memos and/or position papers
• Lead and/or support the implementation of new accounting policies, city procedures and directives and best practices
• Motivate staff to high levels of performance, promoting continuous improvement and ensuring a reputation of excellence in service, as well as provide timely and accurate feedback on the work performed
• Work with outside entities (CPA Canada, CPA Alberta) to maintain the City of Edmonton as an approved training office for the CPA designation. This may include ongoing validation and assessment of CPA competencies to the specific positions in various areas in the City (business financial analytics, corporate accounting, reporting & policy, budget planning & development and internal audit)
• Manage the City's CPA pre-approved mentor program by being a mentor and/or assisting candidates in finding appropriate mentors
• Support the implementation of the practical experience program for CPA pre-approved program candidates seeking a designation with the City of Edmonton including the coordination, rotation and evaluation of staff through required competency areas
• Research and network with other CPA pre-approved employers to establish best practice guidance and ensure the continued establishment of a competitive program
• Support the Program Leader and experience verification process for professionals choosing to register independently. Work with candidate supervisors to ensure experience is accurately and consistently reported for experience verification candidates within the City of Edmonton
• Plan and effectively manage teams and projects related to training, accounting standard implementation and ad hoc research assignments
• Provide guidance and direction to other finance staff on course development and delivery, including best practice teaching and delivery techniques, feedback on course content, etc
• Facilitate, develop and support the design and implementation of an on-going training curriculum that provides required accounting and technical training for each level of accounting staff at an appropriate technical level
• Preparation and/or review of year-end and soft close consolidated working papers including consolidation of external entities at year-end, analysis of complex events/transactions and related note disclosures in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and other year-end duties as requested
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• Degree from a recognized post secondary institution with a major in accounting is required
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) is required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including preparing complex financial statements and providing advice on accounting policies and complex accounting standards including the development of technical accounting memos and/or position papers is required. Experience within the public sector environment would be preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of Supervisory experience is required
• In-depth understanding and familiarity with the CPA professional program is required
• Facilitation, training, coaching and mentoring experience is required
• Experience and understanding of public sector accounting standards as directed by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Public Sector Handbook, including the development of technical accounting memos and/or position papers
• Ability to liaise with internal and external parties to analyze, reconcile and evaluate accuracy of financial information and advise accordingly in order to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements and consistency across departments
• Project management experience and knowledge in business process improvement, and experience with internal controls
• Strong knowledge on the Municipal Government Act and regulations, guidelines and procedures that support the MGA, along with understanding of acceptable business practices, internal controls and policies within a large corporate environment
• Strong independent analytical, problem solving, high attention to detail and effective communication skills are expected to resolve complex financial issues and support operational and business needs
• Strong communications skills (verbal, written and presentation) with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders with a commitment to excellence in customer service while ensuring adherence to professional standards
• Knowledge and technical proficiency with Google Suite, Excel, SAP, and other major financial and analytical software systems within context of the work
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviors and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please visit
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: .

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact .

Up to 2 permanent full-time positions

Hours of Work: 40 per week, Monday - Friday

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary: $ $ Hourly); $102, $129, Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: RM/MZ

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Classification Title : Senior Accountant 8 hours

Posting Date Posting Date : Apr 30, 2024 Closing Date Closing Date : May 21, :59:00 PM (MDT) Number of Openings (up to) Number of Openings (up to) : 2 - Permanent Full-time

Union : CSU 52

Department Work Location(s) Work Location(s) : Chancery Hall, 6th Floor, 3 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton T5J 2C3 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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