Full-Time Benefited
We are seeking an enthusiastic accounting based team member
to assist in our complex non-profit
Local Government accounting environment!  

With an outstanding temperate climate and situated amidst mountains, rivers, lakes and wildlife, Nelson is a vibrant and active community located in the heart of the Kootenays! This community offers all the benefits of small town living, with convenient access to parks, great schools and heath care services, a flourishing arts community and local food movement with outstanding restaurants.  Nelson is also located just a few hours away from major city centers!  Locals enjoy a wide range of recreational opportunities including 3 season golf, fishing, water sports,  world class skiing, hiking, biking, and much more!  All this in addition to a large variety of special interest groups, and a thriving theatre, music and arts culture!

Employees at the Regional District of Central Kootenay have the opportunity to be a part of a great team of people and work for an organization that values work life balance.  The Finance department supports the delivery of services all over the District, covering an area of 23,000 km2 with the largest municipalities in the district being Nelson, Castlegar, and Creston. The RDCK has a budget of $58 million, employs 300+ staff and contractors, and 325 volunteer fire fighters representing 17 fire departments.

The Accounting Technician is a member of the Finance Team and will draw on a well developed financial accounting skillset to perform a variety of accounting tasks to assist and support the Finance Department in their work.

Required Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Include, But are Not Limited to:

Completion of Accounting Degree and three (3) years of mid level finance experience or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
Accounting experience in a Local Government environment preferred
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to critically analyze data and interpret information
Ability to understand and carry out established accepted procedure
Ability to work with a variety of financial software systems
Proven team player with excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills