Accounting assistant
City of Toronto’s Shelter and Support Services division is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Accounting assistant 3. City of Toronto’s Shelter and Support Services division addresses homelessness and housing insecurity. It provides emergency shelters, supportive housing, and outreach programs. Functioning as a lifeline for vulnerable populations, it collaborates with community partners to offer essential services and pathways to stability. By prioritizing compassion and advocacy, it plays a crucial role in addressing homelessness and promoting social inclusion in Toronto. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Toronto
Division: Toronto Shelter and Support Services
Section: Program Support
Position: Accounting assistant 3
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $35.17 – $38.53 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary (12 month)
Job Category: Finance, Accounting and Purchasing
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Location: 55 John Street; Toronto, Ontario; M5V 3C6
Shift: Monday – Friday (35 hours per week)
Job ID: 44798
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job functions such as accounting or finance or business administration or the equivalent combination of education and/or related experience
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in analysis, investigation and processes relating to accounts payable and/or receivable
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, and manage work with minimal supervision and complete a number of tasks simultaneously for multiple management staff within tight deadlines
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have experience analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports using the Microsoft Office Suite
- The candidates should possess experience using SAP or an equivalent financial information system and demonstrate experience in customer service and dealing with the public
- The candidates should have knowledge of municipal or public sector accounting and purchasing procedures, corporate financial control, and federal and provincial legislation relevant to the position
- The candidates should have strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills
- The candidates should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and the public
- The candidates should have knowledge of financial and internal controls
- The candidates should have the ability to take initiative and work independently as well as cooperatively as a member of a team
- The candidates should have the ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to process vendor invoices for payment processing prior to submission to accounts payable, ensuring compliance with divisional signing authority limits, corporate policies and procedures, and relevant bylaws
- The candidates should be able to research and analyze financial information, preparing financial reports and other financial information as required
- The candidates should be able to review, analyze, and reconcile accounts, including commitments and parked documents, as well as analyze monthly budget variances and able to provide financial analysis and other information to the Divisions as needed
- The candidates should be able to review General Ledger expenditures and revenue accounts, process reclassification and reallocation adjustments, and reconcile expenditures
- The candidates should be able to liaise with internal and external parties to address all financial-related matters and provide assistance and advice on accounting and financial-related matters to the divisions
- The candidates should be able to research and analyze accounting/financial documents to verify the validity of transactions processed in SAP
- The candidates should be able to process purchasing documents such as Purchase Requisitions, Divisional Purchase Orders, Purchase Orders, and Contract Release Orders against Blanket Contract, ensuring compliance with divisional and corporate policies, procedures, and all relevant bylaws
- The candidates should be able to provide P-card support to divisional card holders and approvers and able to investigate, analyze, and take corrective action on erroneous accounting transactions
- The candidates should be able to prepare working papers and process period end and year-end entries and be able to manage records management activities effectively
- The candidates should be able to provide work direction, training, advice, and guidance to other accounting staff as needed and able to assist on financial projects and assignments
- The candidates should be able to create and execute ad hoc financial system reports for analysis purposes
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) through the below-mentioned details.
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