Accounting Manager
- Trail, BC, Canada
Compensation: $118,000 - $131,000 annually (2025 rates, under review) · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Compensation: $118,000 - $131,000 annually (2025 rates, under review)
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Working hours
- 36.25 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Join us here in the Kootenays where you’ll find mountains, lakes and rivers, abundant breathtaking vistas and endless adventures, not to mention a burgeoning arts and culture scene. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) prides itself on being a great place to work, where we work collaboratively to deliver smart and sustainable services to our communities. The RDKB and its teams have been recognized with accolades in finance, safety, leadership, environmental initiatives and more. If you’re looking for a meaningful job, a great place to live and real work/life balance, please submit your application.
The RDKB is seeking applicants for our permanent, full-time Accounting Manager position, located at in Trail, BC.
Reporting to the General Manager of Finance, the Accounting Manager is responsible for two key deliverables - transaction processing and financial reporting. Working with and through their dedicated team, the Accounting Manager ensures the delivery of accurate, timely payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable services on behalf of the organization. In consultation with the Finance management team, the Accounting Manager also ensures the delivery of key reports including SOFI, LDGE, financial statements and internal audits. This position will suit experienced candidates with qualifications in accounting or business administration, with at least 5 years experience in a related role, along with 2 years of supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate skill and experience with financial controls, compliance and best-practice accounting techniques to support the success of the RDKB's many community services. Preference will be given to candidates with local government experience.
The RDKB offers a competitive compensation package that includes vacation and sick leave, pension, wellness allowance, extended health benefits and disability insurance. We value work/life balance, with an Earned Day Off program that allows participating staff to take every other Friday off.
For more information about this opportunity, including a full list of duties and qualification requirements, please review the Job Description.
Applications will be accepted until 4pm Wednesday October 28, 2026.
Applications must be made through the RDKB website. Please complete the required questions and attach a PDF or Word version of your resume and cover letter when prompted.
Position Information
Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week
Compensation: $118,000 - $131,000 annually (2025 rates, under review)
To be successful, candidates must possess the right to work in Canada. The RDKB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Only those applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will be contacted. The RDKB thanks all candidates for their interest.
The RDKB is seeking applicants for our permanent, full-time Accounting Manager position, located at in Trail, BC.
Reporting to the General Manager of Finance, the Accounting Manager is responsible for two key deliverables - transaction processing and financial reporting. Working with and through their dedicated team, the Accounting Manager ensures the delivery of accurate, timely payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable services on behalf of the organization. In consultation with the Finance management team, the Accounting Manager also ensures the delivery of key reports including SOFI, LDGE, financial statements and internal audits. This position will suit experienced candidates with qualifications in accounting or business administration, with at least 5 years experience in a related role, along with 2 years of supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate skill and experience with financial controls, compliance and best-practice accounting techniques to support the success of the RDKB's many community services. Preference will be given to candidates with local government experience.
The RDKB offers a competitive compensation package that includes vacation and sick leave, pension, wellness allowance, extended health benefits and disability insurance. We value work/life balance, with an Earned Day Off program that allows participating staff to take every other Friday off.
For more information about this opportunity, including a full list of duties and qualification requirements, please review the Job Description.
Applications will be accepted until 4pm Wednesday October 28, 2026.
Applications must be made through the RDKB website. Please complete the required questions and attach a PDF or Word version of your resume and cover letter when prompted.
Position Information
Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week
Compensation: $118,000 - $131,000 annually (2025 rates, under review)
To be successful, candidates must possess the right to work in Canada. The RDKB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Only those applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will be contacted. The RDKB thanks all candidates for their interest.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead the team responsible for accurate and timely payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable services. Coordinate financial reporting, including SOFI, LDGE, financial statements, and internal audits, in consultation with the Finance management team.
Requirements
Candidates should have qualifications in accounting or business administration, at least five years of related experience, and two years of supervisory experience. Experience with financial controls, compliance, and best-practice accounting techniques is expected; local government experience is preferred.
Skills
- Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Transaction Processing
- Payroll
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Controls
- Regulatory Compliance
- Accounting Best Practices
- Supervision
- Internal Audits
Benefits
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Pension
- Wellness Allowance
- Extended Health Benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Earned Day Off Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Financial Reporting
- Transaction Processing
- Payroll
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Controls
- Compliance
- Accounting Best Practices
- SOFI
- LDGE
- Financial Statements
- Internal Audits
- Local Government
- Government Administration
- Team Supervision