Accountant

Accountant Permanent/Full-time Located at the School Board Office at 3143 Jacklin Road in Langford, the Finance Department of School District No. 62 (Sooke) is seeking a full-time permanent Accountant.Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, the Accountant will provide support and expertise to the District performing a variety of analysis and accounting duties with a focus on working closely with staff to support decision making and the development of budgets, forecasts, financial reports and statements, and preparation for the annual year end audit.As an ideal candidate, you: Strives for Personal Excellence Thinks Critically and Creatively Builds Relationships Practices a Growth Mindset Effectively Communicate and Collaborate Models Leadership ExcellenceUses a Systems Thinking Approach Cultivates CommunityEncourages Employee Growth Provides a Strategic FocusFosters InterconnectednessAnd have the required education and experience noted below:Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation; however, candidates enrolled in the CPA program with an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience will be considered. Minimum two years of recent and related experience with one year of financial analysis, including variance analysis; preferably in the education sector.Thorough working knowledge of the use of financial and accounting software; familiarity with atrieve ERP an asset.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel as well as familiarity with host and internet-based computer applications. For a copy of the full job description, please email Dawn Israel, Human Resources Consultant at dpisThe salary range for this full-time position is $86,541 to $108,176 per annum. Initial placement within the range is based on related education and experience.To clearly demonstrate the above, your application must include a cover letter, complete resume, copy of your CPA designation or proof of enrolment in the CPA Program. Also include the names and emails for two references (current and past supervisors) who can speak to your skills and how they relate to this position, on the Make. If you require assistance, please see Hdetailed instructions. The deadline for submissions is noon, 12:00 pm, on Monday, February 2, 2026. We thank all those that apply; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.