Accounting Analyst - GL

City of Greater Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greater Sudbury seeks a permanent Accountant in Financial Services to maintain general ledger, revenue and expenditure statements for CGS and related entities. Hybrid work is available; on-site at a CGS location is required a minimum of three days per week with reporting within two hours when needed.

The successful candidate will have a college diploma in accounting or business administration and at least one year of related bookkeeping or accounting experience, plus knowledge of Public

Qualifications

• College Diploma in a related discipline (Accounting, Business Administration) from a recognized community college.
• Minimum of one year of bookkeeping/accounting experience in a large finance department.
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards and municipal finance functions.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and related regulations.
• Ability to analyze accounting data and provide solutions.
• Excellent use of English, written and verbal; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly HST and other claims in a timely manner.
• Balance monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts and maintain banking records.
• Prepare detailed analysis, month-end reconciliations, and journal entries for general ledger.
• Respond to inquiries from public, staff, and external agencies.
• Assist in the preparation of financial and special reports.
• Liaise with departments and external service providers on accounting issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

College Diploma in Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

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 10 - $31.35 to $37.85 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

This position is eligible for hybrid work . Hybrid work arrangements are operational and incumbent based. The successful candidate will be required to work on-site at a City of Greater Sudbury location a minimum of three days per week and must be able to report to a City of Greater Sudbury work location within two hours when required.

Main Function: Perform accounting and analysis functions to maintain general ledger, and revenue and expenditure statements for all funds for the CGS including related entities to ensure that municipal financial transactionsare processed in an accurate and timely manner.

Characteristic: Under the general supervision of the Co-ordinator of Accounting or Designate.

Duties

1. Prepare monthly HST and other claims as required on a timely basis.


2. Liaise with commodity tax consultants and CGS departments to provide tax treatment of revenues and expenses as required.


3. Prepare and balance monthly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts, and maintain all banking records. Initiate stop payments and void actions for CGS cheques, account for NSF and uncalled for cheques and ensure that the disbursement auditor transfers are received in the correct amount by the bank.


4. Verify and record daily cash summary reports. Follow up on any late reports.


5. Assist in the preparation of financial and special reports.


6. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with external service providers and operating departments for services including but not limited to; Moneris, financial institution and commodity taxes.


7. Liaise with point of sale merchant and provide user support to operating departments relating to point of sale issues (e.g. new machines, return of machines, discrepancies, fees, charge backs, etc.).


8. Prepare detailed analysis, month end reconciliations, and prepare and record journal entries, as required for general ledger accounts. Follow up and resolve unusual or long standing reconciling items.


9. Respond to enquiries from public, staff, service providers, government agencies and financial institutions including assisting operating department in accessing PeopleSoft information.


10. Process incoming paper mail and email, and distribute accordingly.


11. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.


12. 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

• College Diploma in a related discipline (e.g. Accounting, Business Administration) from a recognized Community College with Canadian accreditation.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of related bookkeeping and/or accounting experience in a large finance department.

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 specifically PeopleSoft Financials an asset.


• Knowledge of CGS policies, procedures and by-laws.


• Ability to accurately evaluate and analyze accounting data, identify accounting issues and provide appropriate solutions.


• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in a courteous and effective manner.


• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks with attention to detailed work.


• Ability to work with computer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment (e.g. file maintenance, word processing, spreadsheet applications, information input and retrieval, etc.).


• Ability to function in a team environment.


• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.


• French verbal and written skills an asset.


• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.

Notice to Job Applicants: Definition of "Assets" on Job Postings — A number of Job Postings will contain items described as "assets" under the Qualifications heading. By way of definition, assets are qualifications which are not required but are deemed to enhance performance and therefore considered in the recruitment process.

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity range of pay: $30.49 to $36.07 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.

Live outside Canada or new to Canada?

The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining a fair, inclusive, and equitable work environment and our City welcomes qualified applicants from anywhere. To learn more about working in Canada, visit this webpage:Applicants Living Outside of Canada (greatersudbury.ca)