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Accounting Technician

Posted on: Dec 11, 2025

Posted by: Town of Crossfield

Summary

Who WE Are

The Town of Crossfield, located just 30 minutes north of Calgary and 15 minutes from Airdrie, is a fast-growing, vibrant community with a population of over 4,200 residents. As a mid-sized town, Crossfield offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and access to big-city amenities, making it an ideal place to live and work. Our progressive, collaborative work environment is built on teamwork, innovation, and a shared commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our residents. Join us in helping shape the future of Crossfield as we continue to grow and thrive.

YOUR Opportunity

The Town of Crossfield is seeking a proactive and organized Accounting Technician to support Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and enhance municipal operations. This position is central to preparing, analyzing, and ensuring the accuracy of financial statements in compliance with policies and regulations, as well as generating management reports, including variance analyses and forecasts. It includes assisting in budget preparation and monitoring departmental budgets for expenditure control, managing the accounts payable processes, and performing general ledger activities with monthly reconciliations. The position also supports financial management through investment tracking and reporting as well as coordinating audits, ensuring compliance with financial standards, and recommending improvements to financial policies and procedures. Additionally, the role supports cross-departmental collaboration by providing financial guidance, training, and assistance with ad-hoc projects.

Key Responsibilities

YOUR Essential Functions

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

Prepare, examine, and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Town policies and relevant regulations.
Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, including variance analyses, budget comparisons, and forecasts.
Assist with capital asset reconciliation and reporting to ensure that the financial records accurately reflect the Town’s assets.
Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making processes.
Assisting in the preparation of reports related to the organization’s investment holdings, preparing performance summaries, and ensuring investment activities comply with policy.

Budget:

Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial plans.
Monitor and review departmental budgets, providing guidance on expenditure control.

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable:

Review vendor invoices and customer invoicing requests to verify financial data for accuracy and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
Review employee expense claims to ensure submissions are within budget and compliant with relevant policies.
Provide backup support for both the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, performing full-cycle AP and AR duties as required.
Assist in maintaining accurate and organized financial records to support efficient month-end and year-end processes.

General Ledger and Reconciliation:

Monitor general ledger activities, ensuring accurate recording of all financial transactions.
Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts.

Compliance and Audits:

Ensure compliance with Town policies, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
Coordinate with internal auditors during audits, providing necessary documentation and resolving queries

Requirements

What YOU Bring

Education & Experience:

Certificate/Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
2-4 years of experience in finance or accounting roles, ideally in a similar capacity.
Strong knowledge of accounting processes and financial regulations including public section accounting standards.
Working knowledge of the Government of the Province of Alberta Municipal Government Act.
A general knowledge of public relations.
An equivalent combination of education and experience, sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skill, and ability to successfully perform the essential functions may be considered.

Skills & Abilities:

Proficiency in financial management software (e.g. Muniware).
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to effectively organize work and establish priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Ability to follow written and oral directions effectively.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to establish and maintain a high degree of public relations.
Strong coordinating skills are critical.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbally and written.
Effective negotiating skills are required.
Effective and creative problem-solving skills are required.
Ability to effectively represent the interests of the Town.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with private and sensitive internal and external information.
Must provide a current, acceptable Criminal Records Check and drivers abstract upon hire.

Job Type

Full Time

Employer Contact

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Salary Range

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Closing Date

January 7, 2026

Posting ID: 35608