Recruitment DetailsAccounting Technician 2/3Department:Finance and AdministrationDesignated Work Location:421 Osborne, On sitePosition Type:Permanent, full timeHours of Work:Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.M. to 4:00 p.M. or 8:30 a.M. to 4:30 p.M. and must have flexibility for occasional evening/weekend requirements as per operational requirements.Salary:AT2: $2,487.67 - 2,646.76 biweekly; AT3: $2,695.11 - 2,952.46 biweekly based on 35 hours per week as per the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement.Employee Group:CUPEPosting No.:126902Closing Date:April 15, 2026We provide competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Education, training, and staff development opportunities are available to advance your career.We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce representative of our community. Equity may be a factor in selection. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity groups listed above. Requests for Reasonable Accommodation are accepted during the hiring process. Preference to internal applicants may be applied.Job ProfileThe City of Winnipeg is recruiting a candidate actively pursuing a Chartered Professional Accountant designation to fill the role of an Accounting Technician within the 3-level series. Progression in the series depends on qualifications and operational requirements.Under the general supervision of the Financial Analyst, the Accounting Technician 2/3 will perform accounting functions related to processing and maintaining financial records, including journal entries, statements, worksheets, account balancing, and supervision of junior staff.As The Accounting Technician (AT) 2/3, You WillMaintain, analyze and balance accounts,



tracking discrepancies and preparing corrections.Monitor flow of data to general ledger accounts ensuring all information is processed according to established policies and procedures.Prepare regular and as-required journal entries performing necessary calculations and file maintenance, ensuring proper documentation and authorization.Maintain or assist in the maintenance of subsidiary ledgers, review and reconcile to the general ledger, and prepare adjustments as required.Prepare routine to complex financial reports and statements.Prepare or assist in preparing business plans, budgets, financial projections and year-end working papers and financial statements.Supervise or provide oversight to clerical staff (purchasing, payables, cash, and receivables) to ensure timely and accurate financial recording.Prepare, review and authorize various payments in accordance with Financial Management Administrative Standards.Provide financial support to other divisions for projections, budgeting, and other accounting processes according to established policies and procedures.Your Education And Experience IncludesAt least nine (9) modules in CPA PREP program (including Financial Reporting 1 and 2) for AT2; or equivalent university degree and enrollment in CPA PEP program for AT3.Equivalent accounting experience of approximately 3 years for AT2; or 5 years for AT3.Knowledge of municipal accounting procedures and practices; Good (AT2), Advanced (AT3).Knowledge and proficiency with PeopleSoft financial reporting system or comparable system; required within 6months of appointment. Good (AT2), Working (AT3).Ability to prepare complex financial reports and statements; Semi-complex (AT2),



Complex (AT3).Effective verbal and written communication skills.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Ability to control and balance various accounting records and summaries.Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks while delivering results on time.Proficiency with financial computer applications and Microsoft Office suite.To be considered for an AT2, your education and experience includes all of the above as well as:Experience in the control and balance of various accounting records and summaries.Experience preparing journal entries, recording transactions, maintaining records, and making calculations requiring accuracy and attention to detail.To be considered for an AT3, your education and experience includes all of the above as well as:Experience managing and coordinating multiple tasks while delivering results on time.Experience working effectively with financial computer applications and Microsoft Office suite.Advanced computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.Ability to effectively supervise and mentor junior staff.Applicants with foreign education must have comparable credentials in Canada; official assessment report required.Conditions Of EmploymentThe successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If possessing a work permit, they must ensure it remains valid.A police information check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s) at their expense.Continued enrollment towards Chartered Skilled Accountant designation as per timelines: AT2 – continue education, minimum one PREP module every 18 months; AT3 – complete CPA designation within 60 months, minimum one CPA module every 18 months.NotesQualifications marked with an asterisk (*) indicate variation in required qualifications or complexity depending on the level of position within the AT 1/2/3 series.Progression through the Accounting Technician series depends on completion of the specified educational and experience requirements within established time frames.Position Reports To:Financial Analyst#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Accounting Technician 2/3 - C$2,487.7 - C$2,952.5 A Month (Toronto)
🏢 City of Winnipeg
📍 Toronto