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About the Role

Reporting to the Supervisor, Revenue Services, this role directs staff in performing accounting duties related to accounts receivables, purchasing, and internal control. It involves researching, analyzing, and reconciling to the general ledger, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Performs accounting duties including reviewing, researching, analyzing, and reconciling ledger accounts.
Sets up and maintains expenditures and revenue working papers, spreadsheets, and reconciles to the general ledger.
Researches and analyzes financial information to verify the validity of transactions processed in SAP.
Prepares monthly departmental financial analysis and reports.
Maintains accounts functions, including vendor account reconciliation, preparing, reviewing, posting, and reconciling journal entries.
Prepares financial statements and expenditure reports (e.g., capital expenditure reports, special projects expenditure reports, reserve fund schedules).
Reviews financial system reports (e.g., variance, cost center, miscellaneous accounts) and makes necessary comments or corrections.
Analyzes and reconciles account balances.
Prepares, reviews, and posts journal entries.
Co-ordinates projects and assignments.
Directs accounting staff, providing training, advice, and guidance.
Assists divisions with accounting, financial, and purchasing matters, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Provides financial analysis, claims, and other information to divisions as requested.
Creates ad hoc financial system reports for analysis.
Ensures internal controls for petty cash are maintained in accordance with City by-laws and policies.
Co-ordinates with City, Provincial, and Federal Auditors.
Prepares working papers for year-end closing.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, or completion of a professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA), or an approved equivalent combination of education and extensive experience in accounting and procurement.
Extensive accounting and purchasing experience in municipal accounting, financial and internal controls within an operating environment, or relevant private sector experience in accounting, purchasing, and financial reporting.
Considerable experience providing work direction and training to accounting staff.
Considerable experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Considerable experience using SAP or an equivalent financial information system.
Advanced knowledge in investigating and analyzing administrative processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and business process inefficiencies/problems.
Ability to recommend solutions and implement decisions.
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports.
Proficiency in Excel for organizing, analyzing, and reporting data for management decision-making.
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize work schedules, plan, and execute assigned duties within tight timelines.
Good knowledge and understanding of City's by-laws, policies, and procedures related to purchasing, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
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 orally and in writing at all organizational levels and with other organizations.
Strong coordination skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential operational matters.

Skills

Accounting
Purchasing
Accounts Receivables
Internal Control
General Ledger Reconciliation
SAP
Microsoft Office Suite
Financial Analysis
Financial Reporting
Organizational Skills
Multi-tasking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Coordination Skills
Conflict Resolution
Problem-Solving Skills
Teamwork
Independent Judgment
Discretion

Location

METRO HALL, 55 John Street, Toronto

Work Type

Full-time
Permanent

Experience Level

Extensive accounting and purchasing experience
Considerable experience providing work direction and training
Considerable experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Considerable experience using SAP or an equivalent financial information system

Education Level

Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting or related field
Completion of a professional accounting designation (i.e. CPA)
Approved equivalent combination of education and extensive experience

Salary/Compensations

$44.64 - $48.88 per hour

About the Company

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.
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).

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.