Accountant

Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Ontario in Toronto is seeking an experienced Accountant to support the Accounts Payable team on a fixed-term contract.

The role requires a university degree, a professional accounting designation, 5+ years in government accounting, and proficiency with ACCPAC, Sage 300 and Excel; duties include reconciliations, journals, cash flow reporting, and year-end processes.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, business or finance.
• Professional accounting designation.
• At least 5 years' experience in accounting, cash flow, forecasting and banking for a large government organization.
• Computer proficiency using ACCPAC, Sage 300 and Excel; database management systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain monthly General Ledger balance sheet reconciliations including payroll and payable accruals.
• Prepare adjusting/correcting journals and accruals for monthly statements.
• Assist in cash flow reporting and year-end audit activities.
• Support finance projects to improve procedures and systems.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

AccPac experience

Sage 300 experience

Excel proficiency

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

University degree in accounting, business or finance

Professional accounting designation

Tools

AccPac

Sage 300

Excel

Job description

Accountant Location: Toronto-661 University Department: Accounts Payable This posting is to fill a current vacancy. The Role: To provide support to the accounting team in the areas of accounting, and reporting services.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains monthly General Ledger Balance Sheet Account reconciliations such as payroll and payable accrual accounts, fixed asset, capital accounting) under the training and guidance of the Finance Manager.
• Preparing adjusting/correcting journals as well as accruals to recognize appropriate transactions in the monthly statements.
• Prepare analyses of journals and accruals for monthly statements.
• Assists in the preparation of weekly, monthly and annual cash flow reporting.
• Supports the Department on Year-end audit activities including collecting background materials and analyses as requested.
• Provides assistance to the Finance Manager on projects related to the development and implementation of procedures, systems and practices within the Finance Department.
• Develops and managers working relationships with all partners, stakeholders and clients, ensuring cooperative efforts in the delivery of financial, reporting, operational and project management functions; responds to questions/requests for information, interprets policies, processes and practices; prepares, as required, briefings, presentations and statistical/ad hoc/status and/or regular reports.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in order to provide accounting, analyses and reporting for PHO.
• Knowledge of the use of computerized accounting systems (AccPac) and MS Office software including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications.
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to work with colleagues in the team and to interact with department managers to respond to general queries on accounting policies and processes.
• Written communication skills to prepare draft reports, letters, and other related materials for senior management.

Education and Experience

• A University degree in accounting, business or finance.
• A professional accounting designation.
• At least 5 years' experience in accounting, cash flow, forecasting and banking for a large government organization.
• Computer proficiency using common and specialized software applications including accounting /spreadsheet software (ACCPAC, Sage 300 and Excel), database management applications (purchase order and procurement systems).

Attributes and Competencies

• Works within PHO's accounting policies and standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Reviews and analyzes accounting data to identify anomalies for reconciliation of accounts against PHO's general ledger.
• Identifies a range of accounting issues during analyses of financial data for discussion and resolution jointly with the Team Lead and other financial staff.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness of task completion.
• Self-starter and self-motivated, take initiative.
• Analyzes information and processes and initiates recommendations for new/revised policies and processes.
• Collaborates with team members and other colleagues throughout the organization.

Duration: Contract (Fixed Term), 8 month(s). Hours of Work: Full time, 36.25 hours per week. Compensation Group:Ontario Public Service Employees Union. Compensation Range: $42.93 - $53.29. Posting Date: 09-22-2026. Closing Date: 10-3-2026.

PHO is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Any candidate who requires a job posting in an alternative format may email a request to [e-mail].

Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, they can inform PHO about any accommodations they may require at any stage of the interview process.

Public Health Ontario (PHO) is an agency of the Government of Ontario dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Ontarians and reducing inequities in health. We link public health practitioners, front-line health workers and researchers to the best scientific intelligence and knowledge from around the world. With our partners in government, public health and health care, we provide the scientific evidence and expert guidance that shapes policies and practices for a healthier Ontario. PHO has locations across Ontario, including 11 laboratory sites.

We’re committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Any candidate who requires a job posting in an alternative format may email a request to [e-mail].

For more information, visit publichealthontario.ca.

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