• Job Description

  Req#: 42634

  Job ID: 42634

  Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing

  Division & Section: Policy, Planning, Finance & Admin, PPF&A Financial Management

  Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John St, Toronto

  Job Type & Duration: Full-time , Permanent & Temporary (12 months) vacancies

  Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $41.86 - $44.48, Wage Grade 12

  Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

  Affiliation: L79 Full-time

  Number of Positions Open: 3

  Posting Period: 04-Dec-2023 to 18-Dec-2023

  Major Responsibilities:

  • Performs accounting duties such as reviewing, researching, analyzing and reconciling ledger accounts, setting up and maintaining expenditures and revenue working papers, spreadsheets and reconciliation to general Ledger .
  • Prepares the monthly departmental financial statements and other financial information for divisions, Provincial and Federal Governments.
  • Prepares and calculates subsidy claims and other ad hoc financial and statistical reports to the Provincial and Federal Government.
  • Prepares and maintains accounts receivable functions including bank deposits and reconciliation, preparing, reviewing, posting and reconciling journals entries.
  • Researches and analyzes financial information. Prepares financial statements and expenditure reports i.e. capital expenditure reports, Council initiated special projects expenditure reports, and reserve fund schedules.
  • Reviews financial system reports, i.e., variance, cost center, miscellaneous accounts. Makes comments or corrections as necessary.
  • Analyzes and reconciles account balances. Prepares, reviews, and posts journal entries.
  • Co-ordinates projects and assignments.
  • Directs accounting staff and provides training, advice and guidance as needed.
  • Provides assistance on accounting & financial related matters to the Divisions.
  • Provides financial analysis, claims and other information to the Divisions as requested.
  • Creates ad hoc financial system reports for analysis purposes.
  • Ensures internal controls for petty cash are maintained in accordance with City By-laws and policies.
  • Co-ordinates with the City, Provincial and Federal Auditors.
  • Prepares working papers for year-end closing.

  Key Qualifications:

  Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

  1. Present enrolment towards completion of a professional accounting designation (i.e. completion of at least CPA preparatory courses) and/or equivalent combination of education and senior experience in accounting.
  2. Extensive experience in municipal accounting or relevant private sector experience in accounting and financial reporting.
  3. Considerable experience in the analysis, investigation and processes of accounts receivable and or accounts payable.
  4. Considerable experience in investigating and analyzing administrative and or business process in efficiencies/problems, recommending solutions and implementing decisions.
  5. Considerable experience providing work direction and training to accounting staff.
  6. Considerable experience using the computer office system Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  7. Considerable experience using SAP or an equivalent financial information system.

  You must also have:

  • Ability work out of more than one work location on a continuous basis
  • Demonstrated ability to establish good working relationships with staff, operating management and outside departments, agencies and clients.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing at all organizational levels.
  • Strong coordination skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work with minimum supervision

  NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

  City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

  Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

  The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

  Accommodation

  The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

• About the company

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