Senior Accountant

5 days ago


Campbell River, Canada CivicInfo BC Full time


The City of Campbell River is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Financial Services team.

Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, surrounded by the ocean and majestic mountains, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. From summer markets and street events to an active arts and culture community to year-round, world-class recreational opportunities, the Campbell River lifestyle is unparalleled. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

The role – Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant performs a variety of advanced accounting, budgeting, and reporting functions. This position is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze complex financial information, prepares accurate and timely financial reports and statements, ensures appropriate accounting control procedures, and supervises the administration and delivery of several accounting functions. The Senior Accountant is responsible for supervising and directing the work of Accounting Clerk staff.

The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgement in planning and performing the work requiring the ability to meet tight deadlines and set priorities, conduct complex financial analysis, and provide professional advice and guidance to the public, staff, management, and Council.

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Supervisory skills or leadership training.
  • Minimum five (5) years of progressive and diversified accounting experience including exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable processes within the last ten (10) years.
  • Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience in an accounting environment within the last five (5) years.
  • Municipal or public sector accounting experience preferred.
  • Experience with Tempest and Vadim software programs for municipalities preferred.


The rate of pay for this permanent, full-time, CUPE bargaining unit position is $47.43 per hour, based on a 35-hour work week, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Workplace flexibility is important to the City of Campbell River – this position is eligible to participate in Flexible Workplace Options.

For information on this exciting opportunity and to view a detailed job description that lists all the duties and necessary qualifications for this position, please visit www.campbellriver.ca/employment

This posting will remain open until filled.

Please send your resume with covering letter, quoting Competition EXT-24-011-3 to:

Email: careers@campbellriver.ca
Human Resources Department
City of Campbell River
301 St. Ann’s Road
Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Job Experience: 5 years or more
Rate: $47.43 Hour

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