Staff Accountant

Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction response to intervention and wellness.

Horizon School Division invites applications for the position of Staff Accountant. Duties will commence March 2 2026 or as mutually agreed.

The Division

The Horizon School Division serves 3500 students in ten rural communities : Lomond Enchant Vauxhall Hays Barnwell Grassy Lake Warner Milk River Coutts and Taber. There are 14 schools 3 Outreach Programs an Alternative Christian program and 19 Hutterian Brethren Colony Schools served by a quality staff comprised of 225 teachers and 200 non-teaching staff.

Division Office

Taber is located approximately 50 km east of Lethbridge and 260 km southeast of Calgary. The population of Taber is currently over 8000. The economy is strong and diversified with agriculture petroleum production and secondary service industry.

The Candidate

Reporting to the Associate Superintendent of Finance & Operations and the Director of Finance the Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day bookkeeping and financial reporting functions throughout all cost centers by following Division policies and procedures and in accordance with Federal and Provincial legislation.

An ideal candidate will possess the following competencies qualifications and attributes :

• A professional accounting designation. Individuals lacking this designation may be considered if they can demonstrate significant experience financial statement preparation and relevant tax filings.
• Significant experience in financial statement preparation.
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Proficiency in the use of computer systems.
• Knowledge of internal controls and internal audit functions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and present in a meaningful way to individuals that do not have a financial background.
• A commitment to continuous improvement in themselves others and the organization.
• Ethical conduct characterized by integrity loyalty respect and honesty in interpersonal relationships.

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience including a comprehensive benefit package. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

More Information

Inquires can be directed to Philip Johansen Associate Superintendent of Finance & Operations .

Applications

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. Applications including references and a signed reference release form must be submitted through Horizons application portal found at of Employment : A Police Information Check; including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachment that does not have any charges or convictions.

Why Join Team Horizon

Horizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. Please note that applicants must be of legal age (18) to obtain a Criminal Records Check to include the Vulnerable Sector Check. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at

Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

Balance Sheet Reconciliation,General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,QuickBooks,Pivot tables,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Microsoft Dynamics GP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1