ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 1

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Toronto is seeking a qualified accounting professional to join the Chief Financial Officer's Office, Financial Strategy & Policy. You will perform accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, journal entries and related reconciliations in SAP S/4 HANA and Ariba, ensuring compliance with city policies.

Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, coordinating with auditors, and supporting budgeting and month-end close.

Qualifications

• Completion of a professional accounting designation or Bachelor's Degree in Business/Accounting or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience in the accounting/payroll field.
• Considerable experience using SAP S/4 HANA and SAP Ariba specific to purchasing related transactions.
• Considerable experience in the analysis, investigation and processes related to payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger.
• Considerable experience analyzing financial data, and preparation of reports using Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Performing accounting duties related to accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, internal control and in researching, analyzing and reconciling to general ledger, ensuring compliance with established corporate policies, procedures and practices.
• Prepares journals, invoices and other financial information for the division.
• Processes vendor invoices for certification and ensures compliance with Divisional signing authority limits.
• Prepares payroll reports and coordinates with Auditors.

Skills

Detail orientation

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Accounting

CPA / Professional accounting designation

Tools

SAP S/4 HANA

SAP Ariba

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job ID: 67337

Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing

Division & Section: Chief Financial Officer's Office, Financial Strategy & Policy

Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen Street W., Toronto, ON.

Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, 1 Permanent, 1 Temporary (12 months) vacancies

Hourly Rate: $44.64 - $48.88

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 2

Posting Period: 28-Sep-2026 to 13-Oct-2026

Major Responsibilities

• Performing accounting duties related to accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, internal control and in researching, analyzing and reconciling to general ledger, ensuring compliance with established corporate policies, procedures and practices
• Performs accounting duties such as reviewing, researching, analyzing and reconciling accounts, reallocations, setting up purchasing documents, working papers spreadsheets for procurement and general ledger reconciliations
• Prepares journals, invoices and other financial information for the division
• Processes vendor invoices for certification and ensures compliance with Divisional signing authority limits
• Performs, maintains and monitors accounts receivable activities such as MAP recoveries, and prepares, reviews, and posts journal entries
• Creates purchasing related documents such as Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order Amendments, Contract Release Orders and Divisional Purchase Orders
• Liaises with Divisional staff to resolve outstanding parked documents
• Sets up and maintains relevant spreadsheets; as required for client support
• Researches and analyzes financial information
• Reviews financial system reports, i.e. variance, cost center, miscellaneous accounts, makes comments or corrections as necessary
• Reviews and ensures the various related accounting journal entries are processed and reconciled to SAP in a timely manner
• Coordinates projects and assignments
• Directs staff and provides training, advice and guidance as needed
• Provides assistance on accounting and financial related matters to the Divisional units
• Provides interpretation of policies, by-laws, agreements/contracts and council reports to the public and departmental staff
• Prepares calculations and analysis of data and compiles data for pre-paid and amortization expenses
• Creates/generates ad hoc reports from various sources for analysis and billing purposes
• Ensures internal controls for Purchasing Card (Pcard) and other financial functions are maintained in accordance with City By-laws and policies and makes recommendations regarding processes and improvements
• Responds to enquiries regarding payroll and personnel matters in accordance with Collective Agreements and City policies
• Prepares payroll reports for Division
• Coordinates with the Auditors
• Prepares and processes period end and year-end accrual and closing journal entries

Key Qualifications

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Completion of a professional accounting designation or Bachelor's Degree in Business/Accounting or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience in the accounting/payroll field.
• Considerable experience using SAP S/4 HANA and SAP Ariba specific to purchasing related transactions.
• Considerable experience in the analysis, investigation and processes related to payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger.
• Considerable experience analyzing financial data, and preparation of reports using Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

You must also have

• Advanced knowledge of current accounting procedures and techniques pertaining to the function.
• Ability to prepare detailed correspondence, memoranda, summaries, financial statements, and documentation requiring the interpretation and application of a wide range of administrative accounting practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client related focus with the ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff, divisional operating management, agencies and the public clients.
• Ability to perform complex detailed computation and calculations.
• Ability to work under time constraints and to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage work independently with minimal supervision and co-operatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to work overtime as required to meet deadlines.

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

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