Accountant
City of Brampton’s Corporate Support Services department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Accountant. City of Brampton’s Corporate Support Services department facilitates municipal operations by providing essential administrative and logistical support. It offers centralized services including human resources, finance, and information technology, ensuring smooth workflow. Through efficient practices and collaboration, it enhances the effectiveness of city services, meeting the diverse needs of Brampton’s residents and stakeholders. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Brampton
Department: Corporate Support Services
Position: Accountant
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $73473.40 – $81426.80 yearly
Employment Type: Full Time/Temporary
Job Type: Union
Job Industry: Accounting and Auditing Services
Location: Brampton, ON, Canada
Shift: 35 hour workweek
Job ID: 2024-8481
Posting Number: 105981
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of three to four years in Economics, Finance or equivalent
Experience: Candidates should have over two (2) years, up to and including four (4) years of related experience
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have completion of CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) PREP or 4th level CGA (Certified General Accountant) or completion of all eligibility required topics for CMA (Certified Management Accountant) entrance examination or equivalent
- The candidates should possess strong knowledge of PeopleSoft Accounts Payable, Purchasing, General Ledger, Asset Management, and Project Costing modules and PSAB/GAAP
- The candidates should demonstrate experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications and should demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail
- The candidates should exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
- The candidates should showcase demonstrated time management skills
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to prepare and analyze a variety of financial statements, reports, and related documentation for internal and external stakeholders as it relates to the Current, Reserve, and Trust Funds
- The candidates should be able to compile and analyze all asset data inventory to ensure compliance with the revised Public Sector Accounting Board financial reporting standards (PSAB 3150) and able to perform monthly reconciliation of the City’s bank accounts, which may require coordination with other departments
- The candidates should be able to prepare, analyze, and accurately enter the City’s financial information into the General Ledger in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB), and the City’s policies and procedures
- The candidates should be able to prepare and analyze annual Financial Statements and Financial Information Return schedules for internal and external stakeholders and able to prepare various monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for all City funds, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution to all levels of management
- The candidates should be able to provide information for Statistics Canada Quarterly Surveys and compile and analyze the Annual Statistics Canada Report and able to analyze monthly balance sheet accounts, investigate issues, and take necessary corrective action, requiring communication with various departments and third parties
- The candidates should be able to maintain chart field in the PeopleSoft General Ledger and Project Costing modules and able to process monthly and annual government statutory remittances, including Employer Health Tax (EHT) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
- The candidates should be able to review A/P Payment Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and Invoices for correct coding and asset classification and able to process payroll journals via the PeopleSoft Financial and HRMS system interface and monthly employee Meal and Mileage Allowances
- The candidates should be able to maintain employee and external vendors in the PeopleSoft Financial system and able to administer the City’s travel request and reimbursement process while ensuring adherence to corporate policies and guidelines
- The candidates should be able to process financial transactions for internal and external investments in the General Ledger and analyze related balance sheet accounts and able to create project IDs and set up project information in the PeopleSoft Project Costing module
- The candidates should be able to analyze capital budgets and upload relevant data and should be able to generate reports on asset cost and depreciation and provide ad hoc reports related to tangible capital assets
- The candidates should be able to process and analyze asset inventory information submitted by operating departments and determine correct accounting treatment for project costs and should be able to prepare accounting data for year-end Tangible Capital Asset schedules and take corrective action when required
- The candidates should be able to provide input on policies and business procedures related to Tangible Capital Asset accounting and provide ongoing training to operating departments on Tangible Capital Asset financial policies and procedures
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and reference number) through the below-mentioned details.
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