Accountant

Embedded Shishya; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 127,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greater Sudbury is seeking a Permanent Accountant to maintain the general ledger, revenue and expenditure statements for CGS funds and related entities. You will perform month-end reconciliations, prepare working papers, and support accounting processes across departments.

The role reports to the Coordinator of Accounting and requires strong knowledge of public sector standards, ERP systems, and internal controls. Proficiency in English is essential; French is an asset.

Qualifications

• Community College diploma in accounting or business administration or related program.
• 2.5–5 years of related accounting experience.
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards and municipal finance functions; knowledge of CGS policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning software and PeopleSoft Financials an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment with confidential information.
• Excellent use of English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed analyses, month-end reconciliations and journal entries for general ledger accounts.
• Prepare year-end working papers and FIR schedules.
• Reconcile and submit revenue confirmation requests to funding organizations and ministries.
• Deposit payments to appropriate accounts.
• Recommend revisions to accounting processes and internal controls.
• Provide technical support to bookkeepers, analysts and departments.
• Maintain log of Accounts Payable cheque numbers.
• Balance inventory and oversee periodic verification.
• Train petty cash custodians and conduct inspections for security.
• Maintain CGS chart of accounts and PeopleSoft trees.
• Review scheduler results and troubleshoot system issues.
• Run maintenance utilities for BI, AR, AP, payroll and GL postings.
• Prepare and assist with financial, statistical and economic studies and reports.
• Relieve Senior Accountant during vacations.
• Respond to section inquiries from CGS staff.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of CGS Safety Manual and Provincial legislation.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Community College diploma in Accounting/Business Admin

University accounting designation enrolment (asset)

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

ERP software

Job description

Job Description

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 12 - $35.12 to $44.31 per hour (subject to review)

Remote Work: Eligible to work remotely on a full-time basis (must be able to report to a City of Greater Sudbury work location on short notice)

Main Function

Perform accounting and ERP functions required to maintain the general ledger and revenue and expenditure statements for all CGS funds, including related entities.

Characteristic

Under the general supervision of the Co-ordinator of Accounting.

Duties

• Prepare detailed analyses, month end reconciliations and record journal entries as required for general ledger accounts. Follow up on and resolve unusual or long standing reconciling items.
• Prepare year-end working papers and complete Financial Information Return (FIR) schedules as required.
• Reconcile and submit revenue confirmation requests to organizations, provincial ministries and federal agencies that provide funding to CGS.
• Deposit various payments to appropriate accounts.
• Recommend revisions to accounting business processes and internal control procedures and implement same when approved.
• Provide technical support to bookkeepers, analysts, Customer Service Clerks and operating departments.
• Maintain log of numerical sequence of Accounts Payable cheques and ensure that all cheque numbers are accounted for.
• Balance inventory and oversee periodic verification.
• Train petty cash custodians for set up and closure of petty cash funds, as required. Conduct periodic inspections of petty cash boxes to ensure security is maintained.
• Maintain the CGS chart of accounts by establishing new accounts and inactivating old ones.
• Maintain PeopleSoft trees for purposes of financial reporting and budgeting.
• Review process scheduler results and trouble shoot any system issues (ledger and sub-ledger postings).
• Run maintenance utilities for BI, AR, AP, payroll and conversion journal postings to the general ledger.
• Prepare and assist with financial, statistical and economic studies and reports, and financial policy, as required.
• Relieve Senior Accountant during periods of vacation or absence.
• Respond to section specific inquires from CGS staff.
• 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: Community College diploma in a related discipline (e.g. Accounting, Business Administration or related program). Enrolment in a University and accounting designation program considered an asset.
• Experience: Over two and one-half (2½) up to and including five (5) years of related accounting experience.
• 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 PeopleSoft Financials an asset; Knowledge of accounting and internal control systems with particular knowledge in municipal finance; Knowledge of applicable CGS policies and procedures; Ability to accurately evaluate and analyze accounting data, identify accounting issues and provide appropriate solutions; Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks with attention to detailed work; Ability to maintain confidentiality, and exercise good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential information; Ability to develop, recommend and implement new accounting business processes and internal controls; Demonstrate advanced ability related to microcomputer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment; Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history; Excellent use of English; French verbal and written skills an asset; Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.