Financial Analyst

Job Description:

Financial Analyst – Property Taxes

Competition Number: 26/27

Posting Scope: Internal / External

Posted Date: February 3, 2026

Closing Date: February 17, 2026, 4:30 PM PST

Department: Finance

Posting Type: Maternity/Parental Leave Replacement – up to 12 months

Work schedule: Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week)

Salary: $ 45.77 per hour, Pay Grade 13

Job Code: 4126

Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position

Number of Vacancies: 1

The City of Victoria has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst – Property Taxes to join our team. This is a hands-on position that works closely with internal departments and outside agencies to fulfill the legislative requirements governing property tax administration.

This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy of the City's property tax and other receivable systems through expert financial analysis and responsive customer service. Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a self starter, critical thinker, and collaborator with a focus on providing accurate and timely information
• Be able to manage multiple fast paced and competing demands at once
• Have progressive experience working with municipal property tax administration

WORK FROM HOME

The 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.

POSITION FUNCTION

Perform administrative and accounting functions relating to the property tax system in the accounts receivable section.

KEY DUTIES

Generate property tax notices and other billings for receivable systems including business licenses, utilities and other general accounts; ensure payments and adjustments are entered into property tax sub-ledger; check, record and balance home owner grants and tax penalty information; issue refunds. Responsible for maintenance, communication and issues around pre-authorized payment accounts and generate electronic batch for monthly bank withdrawals. Maintain property contact system updates for property tax system; conducts quality control checks; reports changes to personal information to BC Assessment.

Create, maintain and balance various records such as frontage charges specified area levies, mortgage company billing file and tax arrears; prepare month end and year end reconciliation of various sub-ledgers to general ledger; compose correspondence as required. Provide financial information for Council reports and schedules related to local improvement and specified area rate and interpret bylaws and create the levy. Calculate and notify property owners of frontage and specified area tax assessment changes; determine daily interest and impose penalty charges on outstanding taxes and apply to individual accounts.

Responsible for payment in lieu of taxes, maintaining files, verify properties, calculate invoices to government agencies and other exempt property owners. Compile statistical and general reports for various departments as required. Impose other government agency property tax levies, reconciling related accounts, calculate and issue payment of levies collected, make adjustments for supplementaries to under-over levy accounts.

Prepare documents for the sale of properties for non payment of taxes; notify home owners in writing of intended sale; attend auction to record bids; complete post sale documentation and accounting adjustments. Register liens on property at Land Titles Office.

Respond to enquiries from staff, the public, legal firms and government agencies by providing information related to property taxes, ownership, grants, deferments, usage and frontages; respond to enquiries from businesses, the public and other departments regarding business licensing, utilities and other general accounts; interpret and explain applicable bylaws, statutes and regulations; participate on corporate committees as required.

Participate in the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and standards of accounts receivable; assist in the planning, implementation and improvement of receivable systems as required.

Perform related duties where qualified.

INDEPENDENCE

Work is performed according to established procedures or is assigned by supervisor.

Work is reviewed through discussions with supervisor.

Issues such as deviations from policy and established procedures are discussed with supervisor with recommendations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort:

Touch keying on a calculator. (rare)

Sit with arms unsupported while keyboarding. (occasional)

Mental Effort:

Meet accounting and operational deadlines. (often)

Deal with complaints and negative comments. (occasional)

Long periods of intense concentration while performing calculations and analysis. (often)

Visual/Auditory Effort:

Focus on a variety of source data and computer for short periods. (frequent)

Work Environment:

Office.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Organize and prioritize work.

Understand and apply accounting techniques related to municipal accounting.

Advanced level operation of current City of Victoria financial and spreadsheet programs.

Interpret related legislation, bylaws and policies.

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:

High school graduation.

Third level CGA/CMA program. (3 years)

Experience:

3 years of related experience.

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER:

May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.

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