Job Title: Municipal Accountant
Location: Edson, AB (in-office)
Salary: $95,000 - $118,000

What The Job Is:

Pathfind has partnered with a progressive government organization within to find their next Municipal Accountant. In this role, you’ll be responsible for preparing non-routine journal entries, managing complex reconciliations, and delivering accurate financial data to support key decisions. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will identify opportunities to improve policies, procedures, and internal controls, ensuring our financial processes remain robust and reliable. The position is located in Edson and is an in-office position.

What You Will Be Doing:

General Duties

Generate non-routine journal entries and complete complex reconciliations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Recommend and implement improvements to accounting policies, procedures and financial controls in the spirit of continuous improvement.
Provides assistance to the Finance Manager in providing guidance and support to all Finance Department staff to ensure smooth operations in the department and finance functions within other departments.
Provide high quality financial information and analyses to support decision making.
Work closely with management to ensure financial plans and strategies align with the organization’s goals.
Provides support to all departments and the public through excellent internal and external customer service.
Act as a coach and mentor to colleagues in Finance, working with teams to train and develop financial procedures.

Human Resources, Team Management, and Leadership

Foster a team environment which inspires hard work, dedication, collaboration, and fun supporting a positive organizational culture.
Responsible for maintaining a working environment which includes integrity, trust, and respect in accordance with organizational policies.

Financial and Budgetary

Assist with the Finance Department’s annual operating and capital budgets.
Ensure that all procurement is completed in accordance with the approved budget, Town policies, and other regulatory requirements.
Assist in pursuing alternative sources of funding for department projects to offset the reliance of public funds. (i.e. grants).

Corporate/Administration

Understanding the role within adopted policies procedures and bylaws, and ensuring they are followed in decision making and in the delivery of services.
Ongoing management of Policies and Bylaws under the responsibility of Finance Services.
Assist in the creation of reports outlining Department initiatives and projects to Senior Leaders, Council and the public as required.
Respect and uphold organizational and staff confidentiality.

Who You Are:

A graduate from a recognized post-secondary institution with a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting or Finance is mandatory.
A minimum of 2-4 years relevant accounting experience is mandatory.
A designated Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or candidate and other relevant post-graduate credentials will be considered in the absence of the minimum relevant accounting experience.
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Successful applicant must provide proof of qualifications.

Pathfind is a full-service Talent Management firm, offering professional services in Search, Leadership Coaching, and Career Transition/Outplacement. We are a proud partner of Career Partners International.

The successful candidate must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.