Accounting Technician 1 - 2

Recruitment Details

Accounting Technician (AT) 1 - 2

Department: Finance and Administration - Business Centre
Designated Work Location: 421 Osborne Street
Position Type: Full time, permanent
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday however, candidates must be available for overtime work on evenings/weekends on an occasional basis due to operational requirements.
Salary: Will be dependent on level (1 or 2) that the successful candidate is hired at. For Accounting Tech 1/2, $2,125.83 to $2,646.76 biweekly as per Accounting Technician Classifications within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement., and based on 35 hour work week.

Employee Group: CUPE

Posting No.: 127391
Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a respectful, diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

The City of Winnipeg is currently recruiting for a candidate that is actively pursuing a Chartered Professional Accountant designation to fill the role of an Accounting Technician. Accounting Technicians fall within a 3 level series whereby the duties and responsibilities increase in scope and complexity as you progress through the series. Progression through the Accounting Technician series is dependent on qualifications, and operational requirements.

Under the general supervision of the Financial Analyst, the Accounting Technician 1/2 will be responsible for various accounting functions related to the processing and maintenance of financial records primarily relating to revenue recognition. This may include processing/preparation/correction of working papers and journal entries, preparation of financial statements and worksheets, analysis and balancing of accounts, performing accounting functions for a fund or account, and overseeing and improving process controls.

As the Accounting Technician (AT) 1/2 you will:

1. Maintain, analyze and balance a variety of accounts, tracking discrepancies and preparing corrections, as required or appropriate.
2. Monitor flow of data to general ledger accounts ensuring all information is processed according to established policies and procedures.
3. Prepare regular and as required journal entries performing necessary calculations and file maintenance, ensuring proper documentation and authorization, etc.
4. Maintain or assist in the maintenance of subsidiary ledgers, reviewing and reconciling to the general ledger and preparing adjustments, as required.
5. Prepare routine to complex financial reports and statements.
6. Prepare (or assist in the preparation of) business plans, budgets, financial projections and year-end working papers and financial statements
7. Supervise (or provide oversight to) clerical staff (or their assignments) (i.e. purchasing, payables, cash, and receivables) to ensure financial information is provided in a timely fashion and recorded in an accurate and efficient manner.
8. Prepare, review and authorize various payments in accordance with Financial Management Administrative Standards.
9. Provide financial support to other divisions with respect to projections, budgeting, and various other accounting processes according to established policies and procedures.

Your education and experience includes:

1. Completion of six (6) modules in the CPA PREP program (including Introduction to Financial Accounting, Introduction to Management Accounting, Economics and Statistics plus two additional courses from the program), for AT1; OR nine (9) modules in CPA PREP program (including Financial Reporting 1 and 2), for AT2.
2. Two years of related accounting experience, for AT1; OR minimum of one (1) year experience as an Accountant Technician 1 or equivalent accounting experience of approximately 3 years, for AT2.
3. Knowledge of accounting procedures and practices, in particular municipal accounting. General (AT1), Good (AT2).
4. Knowledge of the City of Winnipeg PeopleSoft financial reporting system and proficiency working in the system or comparable knowledge and proficiency with financial reporting systems. Required knowledge and proficiency of PeopleSoft must be gained within 6 months of appointment. General (AT1), Good (AT2).
5. Ability to prepare financial reports and statements. Routine (AT1), Semi-complex (AT2).
6. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
8. Ability to control and balance various accounting records and summaries.
9. Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks while delivering results on time.
10. Ability to work effectively with financial computer applications and Microsoft Office suite software packages.

To be considered for an AT2, your education and experience includes all of the above as well as:

1. Experience in the control and balance of various accounting records and summaries.
2. Experience preparing journal entries, recording transactions, maintaining records, and making calculations requiring accuracy and attention to detail.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s), at their expense.

• Continued enrollment towards Chartered Professional Accountant designation in accordance with established timelines for each level in the series; specifically:

  AT1 Condition of employment:

• Continuing Education with the successful completion of three additional PREP modules: a minimum completion of 1 course every 18 months.

  AT2 Condition of employment:

  * The requirements for AT1 plus completion of all remaining PREP modules, a minimum completion of 1 course every 18 months.

• Must be continually enrolled with CPA Canada.
• Please note: Should the successful candidate be moving to AT3 in progression, be advised that all of the above for AT1 and 2 apply plus CPA designation completed within 60 months.

Notes:

1. Progression through the Accounting Technician series is dependent on completion of both the specified educational and experience requirements within established time frames plus operational requirements.
2. CPA Canada is currently adjusting their programs and our qualifications/requirements will be changing in the near future to reflect this.

How to Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

1. Current resume (Required).
2. Current cover letter (Required)

3. CPA Transcripts (Required).

4. Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.

Position Reports To: Financial Analyst

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.