Job ID: 67337

Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing

Division & Section: Chief Financial Officer's Office, Financial Strategy & Policy

Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen Street W., Toronto, ON.

Job Type & Duration: Full time, 1 Permanent, 1 Temporary (12 months) vacancies

Hourly Rate: $44.64 - $48.88

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 2

Posting Period: 28-Sep-2026 to 13-Oct-2026

Major Responsibilities

Performing accounting duties related to accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, internal control and in researching, analyzing and reconciling to general ledger, ensuring compliance with established corporate policies, procedures and practices

Performs accounting duties such as reviewing, researching, analyzing and reconciling accounts, reallocations, setting up purchasing documents, working papers spreadsheets for procurement and general ledger reconciliations

Prepares journals, invoices and other financial information for the division

Processes vendor invoices for certification and ensures compliance with Divisional signing authority limits

Performs, maintains and monitors accounts receivable activities such as MAP recoveries, and prepares, reviews, and posts journal entries

Creates purchasing related documents such as Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order Amendments, Contract Release Orders and Divisional Purchase Orders

Liaises with Divisional staff to resolve outstanding parked documents

Sets up and maintains relevant spreadsheets; as required for client support

Researches and analyzes financial information

Reviews financial system reports, i.e. variance, cost center, miscellaneous accounts, makes comments or corrections as necessary





Reviews and ensures the various related accounting journal entries are processed and reconciled to SAP in a timely manner

Coordinates projects and assignments

Directs staff and provides training, advice and guidance as needed

Provides assistance on accounting and financial related matters to the Divisional units

Provides interpretation of policies, by-laws, agreements/contracts and council reports to the public and departmental staff

Prepares calculations and analysis of data and compiles data for pre-paid and amortization expenses

Creates/generates ad hoc reports from various sources for analysis and billing purposes

Ensures internal controls for Purchasing Card (Pcard) and other financial functions are maintained in accordance with City By-laws and policies and makes recommendations regarding processes and improvements

Responds to enquiries regarding payroll and personnel matters in accordance with Collective Agreements and City policies

Prepares payroll reports for Division

Coordinates with the Auditors

Prepares and processes period end and year-end accrual and closing journal entries

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

Completion of a professional accounting designation or Bachelor's Degree in Business/Accounting or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience in the accounting/payroll field.





Considerable experience using SAP S/4 HANA and SAP Ariba specific to purchasing related transactions.

Considerable experience in the analysis, investigation and processes related to payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger.

Considerable experience analyzing financial data, and preparation of reports using Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

You must also have

Advanced knowledge of current accounting procedures and techniques pertaining to the function.

Ability to prepare detailed correspondence, memoranda, summaries, financial statements, and documentation requiring the interpretation and application of a wide range of administrative accounting practices.

Strong interpersonal skills and client related focus with the ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff, divisional operating management, agencies and the public clients.

Ability to perform complex detailed computation and calculations.

Ability to work under time constraints and to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to plan, organize and manage work independently with minimal supervision and co-operatively as a member of a team.

Ability to work overtime as required to meet deadlines.

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The 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 .

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📌 ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 1 (Ontario)
🏢 City of Toronto
📍 Ontario