Job Description

The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) serves workers and employers through a no-fault insurance system integral to the Manitoba economy. With approximately 600 employees, the WCB is dedicated to ensuring and supporting safe and healthy workplaces.
We put workers and employers at the centre of everything we do, providing services for injury prevention, compensation and facilitating return to health and work. Through SAFE Work Manitoba, a division of the WCB, we collaborate with our partners to build a strong culture of workplace safety and health by preventing injuries and illnesses before they occur.
If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives, we invite you to join our dedicated team and contribute to a safer Manitoba.
Why work for us?
If you're looking to make a real difference in your community, grow your career and work in a supportive, inclusive environment, the WCB is the place for you. We offer:

• competitive wages
• compressed work week and flexible start times
• defined benefit pension plan
• 100% employer-paid benefits
• work from home program
• paid professional development
• health and wellness spending accounts
• paid mental health and wellness days
• staff appreciation and recognition events
• respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture

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Job Summary
The Accountant is responsible for a variety of accounting functions relating to the finance and budget processes, including forecasting, analysis, and preparation of reports for management.
Job Duties:
Performs a variety of accounting functions, including the reconciliation of general ledger accounts, variance analysis and forecast preparation.
Performs monthly financial analysis by researching budget discrepancies of actual expenses and variance reporting and works with relevant parties to provide explanations.
Oversees vendor contracts, statements of work, deliverables and invoicing, including effective tracking of invoices to deliverables, appropriate approvals and sign off, and financial processing.
Performs scenario analysis and updates forecasted year-end financial results for major initiatives on a monthly basis or as requested.
Prepares and/or develop financial reports and templates to enable consistent, reliable and effective financial reporting for decision making by senior finance leaders, the WCB Executive and the Board of Directors.
Performs expense and data analysis and prepares reporting for management.
Performs accounting and maintains general ledger integrity for operating and capital expenses.
Assists in the development, documentation and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
Prepares various monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and ad-hoc financial reports, including FIPPA requests.
Performs year end analysis for external auditors.
Ensures accounting practices adhere to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Board policies.
Provides support to corporate initiatives and projects through preparation of reports.
Pursues professional and personal development through continuing education and training, literature reviews, workshops, seminars, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Actively enrolled in post-secondary education in business (major in accounting) and returning to post-secondary education in the fall.
Completed Introductory Financial Accounting or equivalent.
Prior accounting work experience is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to use a personal computer and software in a Windows environment.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
Strong decision making skills.
Effective analytical, research and problem solving skills.
Ability to perform detailed, accurate work.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to write clear and concise reports by explaining complex information in plain language.
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages (English & French) is an asset but is not required.
Additional Information
One Summer Relief Position
Starting Salary: $68,764
This summer student position is only open to students who will be returning to post-secondary education in the fall. Any applicant who does not meet this criteria will not be considered.
Please note that this position will begin on April 27, 2026 and end on August 28, 2026.
A satisfactory criminal record check and verification of education will be required for the successful candidate.
The WCB is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce with equitable representation of Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons and members of other equity-seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are a member of these groups.
The WCB recognizes that individuals may face barriers that hinder their full and equal participation in the workplace, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all employees and candidates who are or may be disabled by one or more barriers in the workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Are you interested in this job?
The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba serves workers and employers through a no-fault insurance system integral to the Manitoba economy. Funded by employers, the WCB promotes safe and healthy workplaces, facilitates recovery and return to work, delivers compassionate and supportive compensation services to workers and employers, and ensures responsible stewardship of Manitoba's workers compensation system.

Skills Required