Temporary Full-Time (CUPE) - Closing August 16, 2026
ACCOUNTANT 3
| COMPETITION: #26-102 STATUS: Temporary Full-Time DEPARTMENT: Finance SALARY: $45.15 - $53.29 per hour CLOSING: August 16, 2026 |
| We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us! |
POSITION OVERVIEW We have an exciting opportunity for an Accountant 3. If you're a financial wizard who gets excited about clean reconciliations, strategic forecasting, and uncovering the story behind the numbers — this position is for you. This role isn’t just about spreadsheets and debits (although, we do love a well-balanced ledger). This is your chance to make a real impact by providing meaningful analysis, driving improvements, and supporting departments across the organization to make smart, strategic decisions. You’ll be handling complex accounting functions, crafting insightful reports, advising client departments, and helping us streamline processes. You're the trusted financial expert people rely on for guidance Your Day-to-Day responsibilities Include: • Preparing detailed financial and statistical reports, and submissions to external agencies (your reports = gold). • Diving deep into budgets vs. actuals and offering proactive insights to help departments stay on track. • Recommending process improvements and helping keep our financial systems sharp and efficient. • Leading or supervising accounting functions with a collaborative, steady hand. • Performing complex reconciliations and helping maintain clean, audit-ready records. • Supporting our culture of accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have: • A CPA designation (or equivalent) and a love for accounting that runs deep. • Considerable experience in financial analysis, internal controls, and accounting practices — especially in a municipal setting. • Advanced Excel skills that might just make your coworkers think you're using magic. • A knack for analyzing data and turning it into meaningful information. • A collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills – you’ll be working with lots of people across multiple departments offering a wide variety of services • Supervisory experience. The impact you will make in this role: • You’ll be part of a supportive and driven team that loves to collaborate and laugh while getting things done. • Your work will have real impact across the City – your numbers help shape decisions and services. • You won’t just "do accounting” you’ll be a business partner, helping evolve how the different business lines in the city think about their business and their budgets. Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products with a particular emphasis on Excel in addition to the equipment and computer applications used in the work performed. Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices applicable to the work performed. Considerable knowledge of the policies related to the work performed. Considerable knowledge of financial systems including business processes, procedures, and methods. Sound knowledge of the methods, standards, and regulations application to municipal accounting and financial operations. Ability to prepare and maintain detailed and complex reports and analysis related to the work performed. Ability to research and recommend changes to accounting and internal control procedures. Ability to plan, organize, direct and review the work of one or more subordinates. Ability to process financial information related to the work performed with speed and accuracy. Ability to perform complex reconciliations. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts. Desirable Training and Experience: Completion of a recognized professional accounting designation plus considerable related financial analysis and financial control experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Required Licenses, Certificates and Registrations: Registration in a professional accounting society (Chartered Professional Accountant). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This is a temporary full-time position for approximately twelve (12) months which may be extended or concluded at any time based on operational needs.
EQUITY STATEMENT
At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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