Section: Accounting

Division: Financial Services

Department: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Initial Reporting Location: Tom Davies Square

Job Status: Permanent Position

Number of Vacancies: 1

Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Inside Unit

Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: No

Range of Pay: Group 10 - $31.35 to $37.85 per hour The start date will follow the selection process.

This position is eligible for hybrid work . Hybrid work arrangements are operational and incumbent based. The successful candidate will be required to work on-site at a City of Greater Sudbury location a minimum of three days per week and must be able to report to a City of Greater Sudbury work location within two hours when required.

Main Function: Perform accounting and analysis functions to maintain general ledger, and revenue and expenditure statements for all funds for the CGS including related entities to ensure that municipal financial transactions are processed in an accurate and timely manner.

Characteristic: Under the general supervision of the Co-ordinator of Accounting or Designate.

Duties

- Prepare monthly HST and other claims as required on a timely basis.
- Liaise with commodity tax consultants and CGS departments to provide tax treatment of revenues and expenses as required.
- Prepare and balance monthly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts, and maintain all banking records. Initiate stop payments and void actions for CGS cheques, account for NSF and uncalled for cheques and ensure that the disbursement auditor transfers are received in the correct amount by the bank.
- Verify and record daily cash summary reports. Follow up on any late reports.
- Assist in the preparation of financial and special reports.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with external service providers and operating departments for services including but not limited to; Moneris, financial institution and commodity taxes.
- Liaise with point of sale merchant and provide user support to operating departments relating to point of sale issues (e.g. new machines, return of machines, discrepancies, fees, charge backs, etc.).
- Prepare detailed analysis, month end reconciliations, and prepare and record journal entries, as required for general ledger accounts. Follow up and resolve unusual or long standing reconciling items.

- Respond to enquiries from public, staff,



service providers, government agencies and financial institutions including assisting operating department in accessing PeopleSoft information.
- Process incoming paper mail and email, and distribute accordingly.
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
- Perform other related duties as required.

Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all inclusive.

Qualifications

Education and Training

- College Diploma in a related discipline (e.g. Accounting, Business Administration) from a recognized Community College with Canadian accreditation.

Experience

- Minimum of one (1) year of related bookkeeping and/or accounting experience in a large finance department.

Other Requirements

- Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards and municipal finance function.
- Knowledge of applicable legislation and related regulations.
- Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning software and specifically PeopleSoft Financials an asset.
- Knowledge of CGS policies, procedures and by-laws.
- Ability to accurately evaluate and analyze accounting data, identify accounting issues and provide appropriate solutions.
- Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in a courteous and effective manner.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks with attention to detailed work.
- Ability to work with computer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment (e.g. file maintenance, word processing, spreadsheet applications, information input and retrieval, etc.).
- Ability to function in a team environment.
- Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
- French verbal and written skills an asset.
- Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.

Competencies: (click to view) Competency Library - Level 1 Proficiency

Notice to Job Applicants:



Definition of "Assets" on Job Postings — A number of Job Postings will contain items described as "assets" under the Qualifications heading. By way of definition, assets are qualifications which are not required but are deemed to enhance performance and therefore considered in the recruitment process.

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity range of pay: $30.49 to $36.07 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.

How To Apply

If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

- Click on the Apply for Job button.
- Follow the step by step application process.
- Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
- .doc
- .docx
- .txt
- .pdf
- .rtf
- Once completed, review your application and click on the Submit button.
- Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager. Live outside Canada or current to Canada?

The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining a fair, inclusive, and equitable work environment and our City welcomes qualified applicants from anywhere. To learn more about working in Canada, visit this webpage: Applicants Living Outside of Canada (greatersudbury.ca)

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