Job ID: 67337Job Category: Finance, Accounting & PurchasingDivision & Section: Chief Financial Officer's Office, Financial Strategy & PolicyWork Location: City Hall, 100 Queen Street W., Toronto, ON.Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, 1 Permanent, 1 Temporary (12 months) vacanciesHourly Rate: $44.64 - $48.88Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per weekAffiliation: L79 Full-timeNumber of Positions Open: 2Posting Period: 28-Sep-2026 to 13-Oct-2026Major ResponsibilitiesPerforming 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 practicesPerforms accounting duties such as reviewing, researching, analyzing and reconciling accounts, reallocations, setting up purchasing documents, working papers spreadsheets for procurement and general ledger reconciliationsPrepares journals, invoices and other financial information for the divisionProcesses vendor invoices for certification and ensures compliance with Divisional signing authority limitsPerforms, maintains and monitors accounts receivable activities such as MAP recoveries, and prepares, reviews, and posts journal entriesCreates purchasing related documents such as Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order Amendments, Contract Release Orders and Divisional Purchase OrdersLiaises with Divisional staff to resolve outstanding parked documentsSets up and maintains relevant spreadsheets; as required for client supportResearches and analyzes financial informationReviews financial system reports, i.E. variance, cost center, miscellaneous accounts,



makes comments or corrections as necessaryReviews and ensures the various related accounting journal entries are processed and reconciled to SAP in a timely mannerCoordinates projects and assignmentsDirects staff and provides training, advice and guidance as neededProvides assistance on accounting and financial related matters to the Divisional unitsProvides interpretation of policies, by-laws, agreements/contracts and council reports to the public and departmental staffPrepares calculations and analysis of data and compiles data for pre-paid and amortization expensesCreates/generates ad hoc reports from various sources for analysis and billing purposesEnsures 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 improvementsResponds to enquiries regarding payroll and personnel matters in accordance with Collective Agreements and City policiesPrepares payroll reports for DivisionCoordinates with the AuditorsPrepares and processes period end and year-end accrual and closing journal entriesKey QualificationsYour application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:Completion of a skilled 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 haveAdvanced 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 InclusionThe 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 .

📌 Accounting Assistant 1 (Toronto)
🏢 City of Toronto
📍 Toronto