Municipal Accountant

The Job

The Town is seeking a skilled Municipal Accountant to join our Finance Department. In this role, you’ll be responsible for preparing routine and non-routine journal entries, managing complex reconciliations, and delivering accurate financial data to support key decisions. Working closely with the CAO/CFO, you will identify opportunities to improve policies, procedures, and internal controls, ensuring our financial processes remain robust and reliable.

The Candidate

This position is also about fostering professional growth. As a mentor within the department, you’ll share your expertise, contribute to strategic financial planning, and work collaboratively with various teams to support our organization’s goals. Your clear communication and dedication to excellence will help elevate the quality of service provided to both internal stakeholders and the public.

If you’re an experienced accounting professional ready to make a real impact on the Town’s financial future, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities and Authority

General Duties

• Generate routine and 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 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 and across the Town, working with teams to train and develop financial procedures.
• The Municipal Accountant will also be involved in a wide variety of the Town’s accounting functions.
• Recognizes and acts upon the requirements and conditions of employment of a Management Position according to the Town of Mayerthorpe practices.

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).
• Prepare and present monthly department budget reports.
• Complete annual TCA and other audit related schedules.
• Act as payroll compliance and back-up.
• Provides training and access to courses for all administrative clerical staff.
• Completes financial and statistical reports, surveys and grant reports.
• Recognizes and acts upon the requirements and conditions of employment of a Management Position according to the Town of Mayerthorpe practices.
• Assists with the preparation of the preliminary and final annual operating and capital budget.
• Works with all Departments to coordinate, review and compile budget information.
• Prepares year-end financial statements and Annual Information and Statistical Returns for the Auditors and Alberta Municipal Affairs.
• Responsible for year-end procedures and close off routines in all financial systems.
• Reviews and verifies transactions in all Financial Accounting Systems, Prepares Bank Reconciliation.
• Completes all journal entries required for the General Ledger and Payroll Systems and verifies any correction entries for all other financial systems.
• Implements and monitors purchasing policy and practices for all departments.
• Verifies budget balances and authorizes purchase orders for other departments when required.
• Provides ongoing assistance to other departments regarding financial, budgetary and year-end
• Provides public assistance in a pleasant and efficient manner.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all aspects of the office, public and personnel.
• Conducts research, works on special projects, or any other duties as assigned by the CAO.
• Responsible for all GST reporting.                                                                     

Public Relations

• Establish and maintain positive constructive relations with internal and external clients.
• Respond to concerns and complaints in a timely and tactful manner, and in accordance with Town policies and bylaws. 

In addition to the above, we require applicants to possess:

• A minimum of 2–3 year Accounting Technician Diploma, 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 would be considered an asset.

• 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 or working towards will be considered an asset.

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check 

• Successful applicant must provide proof of qualifications.

• Applicants with international education will be required to include an Academic Credential Assessment with application.

About the Town of Mayerthorpe and our team

The Town of Mayerthorpe has a fantastic opportunity for a Municipal Accountant to join the team of a vibrant municipality. This position reports to the CAO/CFO and is accountable for the administration of the Finance Department programs offered by the Town. The ideal candidate will have exceptional people skills, a demonstrated history of building and retaining high-functioning teams, be enthusiastic about providing excellent customer service to the residents, businesses, and community.

We are looking for the right fit to join our team! At the Town of Mayerthorpe, every team member takes pride in serving our community. Our success is driven by our core values: Communication, Creativity, Kindness, Respect, and Teamwork. Working with this team is more than just bringing a skill—it’s about embracing a passion for service, collaborating with others, and taking pride in what you do every day.

What do we offer?

Compensation

This position is full-time 35 hours a week. Salary will be discussed during the personal interview.

Benefits

This position also offers a robust benefits package, which includes:

• A generous vacation package
• Sunlife benefits through Alberta Municipalities, and
• An excellent defined-benefit pension plan through LAPP