Accounting Analyst

Town of Oakville; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Ontario is seeking an experienced accountant to oversee key accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, extensive experience in a centralized accounting environment, and expertise in HST legislation. Responsibilities include month-end procedures, liaising with local boards on financial matters, and training staff on accounting systems. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Defined benefit pension plan (OMERS)

Comprehensive health plan with life and disability insurance

Progressive work environment

Qualifications

• Completion of a Master’s degree or university degree plus two years of graduate work in Accounting or Business.
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in a centralized accounting environment, preferably in a municipality.
• Comfortable with HST legislation and practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate month-end and year-end procedures including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and assist local boards with accounting issues.
• Train staff on the corporate accounting system.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Centralized accounting or ERP system

Job description

Job Details:
Permanent Full-Time (CUPE 1329) Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 PM on August 17, 2025. We offer: • A hybrid work schedule
• A defined benefit pension plan (OMERS)
• Comprehensive health plan complemented with life and disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance and strives to be a great place for great people to do great things

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, this person will be responsible for administering many of the key accounting functions performed by Finance. These include journal entries, G/L integrity, reconciliations, HST filing, financial statement and financial information return preparation, and liaising with local boards on their accounting issues.

This position provides accounting expertise, analytical services, internal control system expertise, system training and HST tax advice as it relates to transactions for all departments and local boards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the month end procedures/process, including accruals, prepaids, journal entries, and HST filing.
• Coordinating the year end procedures/process, including accruals, prepaids, journal entries, preparation of working papers and financial statement notes, assistance with the consolidation process and with the preparation of the financial statements and financial information return.
• Preparation of various reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, including intercompany balancing and analysis on various balances in conjunction with the relevant department (ex. allowance calculations).
• Being the HST expert for the town, including the determination of taxable revenue items, eligibility of public sector rebates vs. ITCs, filing monthly returns, and providing guidance and assistance to local boards on HST topics.
• Working with local boards on their financial statements and questions, including the preparation of the year-end financial statements and attendance at relevant board meetings.
• Training for town staff on the use of the corporate accounting system, maintaining the chart of accounts, providing accounting system assistance as required.
• Various accounting projects.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Master’s degree or completion of a university degree plus two years of graduate work or completion of university degree plus a professional accreditation in Accounting, Auditing, or a related field. Education should be in the Accounting or Business field.
• Must have 5 to 7 years’ experience in a centralized accounting environment, preferably in a municipality.
• Must be comfortable with HST legislation and practices.
• Must possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles and be able to apply these to day-to-day operations.
• Must be comfortable working with a centralized accounting or ERP system; must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively, professionally and diplomatically with staff, local boards and auditors.

DATED: July 28, 2025 This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for each of the testing and interview components of the recruitment process is 75%. Wethank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.