Would you like to be part of a dynamic, fast paced, award winning local government organization? A team that prides itself on providing cost effective local government services for local residents? Do you have the right attitude, qualifications, and superior people skills for the job? If so, we invite you to apply to be an Accounting Technician with the City of Langford!
The Accounting Technician prepares, calculates, and processes accounts payable, accounts receivable, municipal property tax, and other clerical and routine accounting functions. This position has a specific focus on accounts payable and the weekly processing of invoices and payments. To be successful in this position, you must be able to maintain confidentiality, have a high degree of adaptability, strong communication skills, and demonstrate a keen attention to detail.
Qualifications for this position include:
- Post-secondary Diploma in Business Administration, Local Government Administration, or related and three (3) years’ related experience preferably in a local government environment (or an equivalent combination)
- Demonstrated skills in preparing, interpreting and analyzing financial information
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office products, particularly word and Excel, with experience working with financial database software (Microsoft Dynamics/Diamond and Papersave would be considered an asset) and electronic cash receipting systems
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal with customers in a professional manner
- Working knowledge of the operations and functions of a Municipal Finance Department and other City Departments
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, perform mathematical calculations with speed and document audit evidence
- A team player with a strong work ethic
- A sense of humour, with the ability to take your work seriously but not yourself
For full details on responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the position description on our website (
www.langford.ca/careers). The salary range offered for this full-time position is $41.63 to $47.31 per hour plus an excellent benefits package including one of Canada’s top pension plans, and a 35-hour modified work week schedule with flex days.
To apply please submit your resume by email to
[email protected] (identify the position you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail).
Applications will be accepted until noon August 5, 2026. The anticipated start date for this position will be in early October 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
