ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 2 - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

Job Category: Finance, Accounting & PurchasingDivision & Section: Fire Services, Staff Services & CommunicationsWork Location: EMERGENCY SERVICE HEADQUARTERS, 4330 DUFFERIN STJob Type & Duration: Permanent, Full-TimeHourly Rate and Wage Grade: $37.80 - $41.41, TF0113, Wage Grade 11Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per WeekAffiliation: L79 Full-timeNumber of Positions Open: 2Posting Period: 17-Aug-2022 to 31-Aug-2022

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 financial statements and statistical data reports, i.e. departmental capital and current projects
• Reviews, analyzes and reconciles encumbrances, budget variance reports and cost detail records related to departmental capital and current projects. Performs and maintains accounts receivable functions including bank deposits and reconciliation, preparing, reviewing, posting and reconciling journal entries
• Maintains a Cost Control System including subsidiary records relating to departmental capital and current projects.
• Reconciles and monitors capital/current projects and recoveries
• Prepares monthly departmental financial statements and other financial information for Divisions, Provincial and Federal Governments
• Prepares and calculates subsidy claims, ad hoc financial and statistical reports to the Provincial and Federal Government
• Performs calculations in order to process period end accruals for expenditures
• Prepares working papers and processes period end and year end closing entries
• Reviews financial system reports and takes action as required
• Analyzes and reconciles account balances. Prepares, reviews, and posts journal entries
• Reviews General Ledger expenditure and revenue accounts, processes reclassification and reallocation adjustments, and reconciles expenditures
• Prepares statements for reporting to management and divisions
• Analyzes monthly budget variances
• Provides assistance on accounting and financial related matters to the divisions as requested
• Creates/executes ad hoc financial system reports for analysis purposes
• Liaises with Finance Department for processing vouchers, retrieving documents and dealing with other accounting related issues
• Assists on projects and assignments
• Monitors Provincial statutes and regulations, City by-laws and/or Council direction, and agreements for any changes
• Coordinates data with the City, Provincial and Federal Auditors

Key Qualifications:Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Post-Secondary education in an accounting or business program and present enrolment towards completion of a professional accounting designation and/or equivalent combination of education and senior experience in the accounting/financial field.

• Extensive experience in municipal accounting or relevant private sector experience in financial accounting and financial reporting

• Considerable experience analyzing, investigating and processing transactions relating to accounts receivable and/or accounts payable.

• Considerable experience using SAP financial system or equivalent accounting/financial system.

• Considerable experience using Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.

You must also have:

• Advanced knowledge of current accounting procedures and techniques pertaining to the function.
• Ability to prepare detailed correspondence, memoranda, summaries, statements, and documentation requiring the interpretation and application of a wide range of administrative accounting practices and by-laws.
• Ability to provide work direction and training to accounting staff.
• Ability to deal with difficult enquiries with diplomacy and tact in a professional, courteous manner.
• Working knowledge of Financial Control and Municipal codes.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and the public.
• Ability to analyze and perform complex detailed computations and calculations.
• May be required to work overtime to meet regular deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Note: All City of Toronto employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the Citys Mandatory Vaccination Policy. Candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination during the recruitment process.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 Citys Internal Job Posting Portal.Equity, Diversity and InclusionThe 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.AccommodationThe 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.Quick Apply

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