Date Posted: August 18, 2025
Application Deadline: August 21, 2025
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Category:
- Business, Accounting and Marketing
Job Start Date: Immediately
Job Location: On-site Position (Summerside, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $29.33/hour ($32.47/hour after 6 months)
Hours Per Week: 35
Job Description
The City of Summerside is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Technician to join our Financial Services team. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of transactions, and compliance with relevant legislation. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to provide excellent service to both internal departments and the public. Confidentiality is essential in this role.
Reporting to: Manager of Financial Services
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting Cycle:
- Prepare working papers and supporting documentation for the year-end audit.
- Post journal entries and reconcile clearing and offset accounts monthly.
Accounts Payable:
- Receive and verify invoices from departments, ensuring purchase orders are attached.
- Process vouchers, issue cheques, and respond to vendor inquiries.
Accounts Receivable:
- Record invoices and credit memos to customers’ accounts.
- Follow up on outstanding non-utility charges. Compliance and Support
- Interpret and apply relevant legislation (e.g., Excise Tax Act) to job functions.
- Provide assistance or relief to other positions within the collective bargaining unit as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned to maintain efficient operations and quality public service.
Qualifications
- Minimum two-year post-secondary diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Minimum two years’ accounting experience; municipal or public sector experience considered an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with accounting software.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, vendors, and the public.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills.
Other
- 3 weeks of vacation to start
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Comprehensive health, medical and dental coverage
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A supportive and welcoming work environment in a safe, thriving community
How to Apply
Submit your application by email to the company contact listed below.
Documents to be included:
Cover LetterResumeReferences
Company Information
Company Name: City of Summerside
Address: 275 Fitzroy Street
City/Town: Summerside
Postal/Zip Code: C1N 1H9
Province/State: PEI
Country: Canada
Website:
Company Contact
Contact Person: Ashley Schurman
Contact Person Job Title: HR Coordinator
Telephone: 902-432-1230
Email: jobs@summerside.ca
