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Accountant (Treasury Branch)

Position Details

Posting Information

Posting Number CK53305P
Position Title Accountant (Treasury Branch)
No. of Staff Required 1
Position Type FT
If Term position, enter length of Term in months NA
Position Groups CUPE Civic
Division Financial Services (DV124)
Department Financial Planning (DP126)
Branch Treasury (BR295)
Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union
Classification Summary - Union
We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our Financial Services team! This position is situated within the Treasury department of Financial Planning. The Treasury department is responsible for managing the investment and debt portfolios, overseeing the utilization of reserves, developing financial models and formulating funding strategies.

This role will join our amazing team of Accountants who prepare summaries of accounts, perform analysis and reporting, balance and reconcile statements, prepare journal entries, deliver financial reporting, provide accurate and efficient financial functions and assist the public with municipal transactions. Our Accountants review and analyze various financial reports and initiate corrective action; Accountants also direct the work of other financial services staff and train and advise other staff and customers on accounting functions, policies and procedures.
Duties - Union
  • Analyzes accounting and operating procedures and initiates improvements.
  • Reviews, advises and participates in the day to day processing of financial records.
  • Trains and advises other staff and customers on accounting functions, policies and procedures.
  • Provides special projects accounting services requiring coordination with other departments. and agencies, including grants and other recoveries.
  • Prepares complex reconciliations on sub-ledgers and account balances.
  • Directs the work of other financial services staff.
  • Reviews and analyzes various financial reports and initiates corrective action.
Results and Activities - Non union
Credentials - Union
  • Experience with financial modelling, financial software systems, internal controls, preparing complex financial statements and, budgeting, municipal accounting and auditing would be an asset.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling is highly valued.


Option 1
  • Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting experience with a minimum of two (2) years at the Accounting Technician level of experience or higher.
  • Minimum of ten (10) CPA PREP Modules (6 in Accounting or Finance) plus Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.

Option 2
  • Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
  • Minimum of twelve (12) CPA PREP Modules (6 in Accounting or Finance) plus Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
Knowledge - Non Union
Skills & Abilities - Non Union
Competencies
  • Responsibility/Accountability
  • People Management
  • Computer Literacy
  • Attention to Detail
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Physical Demands
Special Instructions to Applicant
Additional Hiring Information
Pay Rate Starts at $44.28 per hour
Posting Date 06/14/2024
Closing Date 07/05/2024
Days of Work Monday to Friday
Standard Hours per Day 7
Hours of Work
8 am to 4 pm
Work Location CITY HALL
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. References
  2. Other Document 1
  3. Other Document 2
  4. Other Document 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education that you have completed related to this position?
    • High school graduation
    • Some related post-secondary courses
    • Post-secondary certificate (1 year full time studies)
    • Diploma (2 years full time studies)
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Master's degree or other higher level post-graduate program
    • Other
  2. * How many CPA PREP courses (or equivalent) have you completed and are still current?
    • Less than 3 CPA PREP courses
    • 3 CPA PREP courses (1 in accounting or finance)
    • 4 CPA PREP courses (2 in accounting or finance)
    • 5 CPA PREP courses (3 in accounting or finance)
    • 6 CPA PREP courses (3 in accounting or finance)
    • 7 to 9 CPA PREP courses (3 in accounting or finance)
    • 10 to 12 CPA PREP courses (6 in accounting or finance)
    • More than 12 CPA PREP courses
    • Completed the CPA PREP program (or equivalent)
    • In the CPA PEP program
    • Have CPA (or equivalent) designation
  3. * Do you have your CPA (or equivalent) designation?
    • Yes
    • No
    • In progress
  4. * How many years of progressively responsible accounting experience do you have?
    • None
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 to 2 years
    • 2 to 4 years
    • 4 to 6 years
    • More than 6 years
  5. * What level of proficiency do you have using Excel?
    • No experience
    • Beginner
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
    • Expert
  6. * What level of proficiency do you have using Unit4 Business World (formerly Agresso)?
    • No experience
    • Beginner
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
    • Expert