ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 3

City of TorontoToronto, OntarioOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 11 hours ago

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About this role

- Job ID: 67684

- Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing

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

- Work Location: METRO HALL, 55 John Street

- Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 2 Permanent Vacancies

- Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $38.20 - $41.70

- Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

- Affiliation: L79 Full-time

- Number of Positions Open: 2

- Posting Period: 14-OCT-2026 to 28-OCT-2026

Job Functions

- Prepares financial statements and statistical data reports pertaining to various departmental capital and current projects

- Reviews, analyzes and reconcile encumbrances, budget variance reports and cost detail records related to departmental capital and current projects.

- Prepares and calculates subsidy claims and ad hoc financial and statistical reports to the Provincial and Federal Government.

- Performs and maintains accounts receivable functions including bank deposits and reconciliation, preparing, reviewing, posting and reconciling journal entries.

- Performs calculations in order to process period end accruals for various expenditures.

- Prepares working papers and processes period end and year-end closing entries.

- Reviews General Ledger expenditures and revenue accounts, processes reclassification and reallocation adjustments, and reconciles expenditures.

- Prepares statements for reporting to Management and Divisions.

- Analyzes monthly budget variances. Provides financial analysis, claims and other information to the Divisions.

- 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 relevant Provincial statutes and regulations, City by-laws and/or Council direction for any changes.

- Invoices customers and prepares periodic accounts receivable reports, such as, age analysis reports.

- Verifies and enters payroll data in SAP and follows up on any payroll related enquiries.

- Investigates, analyses and takes corrective action on erroneous accounting transactions.

Key Qualifications

- Completion or present enrolment towards completion of a professional accounting designation and/or an equivalent combination of education and senior experience in accounting.

- Considerable experience in financial accounting and/or financial reporting in public or private sector.

- Considerable experience in the analysis, investigation and processing of transactions relating to accounts receivable.

- Considerable experience analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports.

- Considerable experience using office systems including Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

- Considerable experience using SAP or an equivalent financial information system.

You must also have:

- Working knowledge of the City’s accounting procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Corporate Financial Control Purchasing by-laws, and Federal and Provincial legislation relevant to the position.

- Thorough understanding of account structures and integration between various modules within SAP financial system or an equivalent accounting system.

- Knowledge of financial and internal controls.

- Strong interpersonal skills (excellent verbal and written skills) with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and public.

- Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.

- Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of a team.

- Ability to work under time constraints and meet tight deadlines.

- Ability to plan, organize and manage work with minimal supervision and complete number of tasks simultaneously for multiple management staff.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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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 .