Corporate Services Accounting Clerk

Sault Community Career Centre; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking an Accounting Clerk for their Corporate Services Department. The role requires maintaining financial records, processing payments, and contributing to financial reports. The successful candidate should have a Community College diploma in Business Administration and at least one year of accounting experience, preferably in a municipal setting. Proficiency in Excel and effective communication skills are essential. Interested candidates should apply by August 7, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year accounting experience preferably in a municipal setting.
• Proficiency in both official languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the maintenance of statistical and financial record keeping.
• Gather and analyze data to prepare reports and track expenses.
• Process Accounts Payable and manage corporate credit cards.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for the Social Assistance bank account.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Excel proficiency

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Community College diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting #: 35-25
Job Title: Accounting Clerk, Corporate Services
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time (35-hour work week)
Wage Range: $29.90 – $33.73 per hour
Job Class: Union JC 7

The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is searching for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join our team based in Sault Ste. Marie as an Accounting Clerk within the Corporate Services Department. The primary function of the Accounting Clerk is to coordinate the maintenance of statistical and financial records by inputting financial data from various sources to the General Ledger system while ensuring accountability and responsibility for Social Services as directed.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the maintenance of statistical and financial record keeping, supporting service delivery.
• Gather, analyze and input data to ensure appropriate recording of all Social Services Divisional expenses. This includes analyzing data, tracking expenses, preparing reports, posting journal entries, and reconciling various programs across the organization.
• Process Accounts Payable, issue purchase orders, and manage the corporate credit cards for the organization
• Prepare cheques and electronic payments for the DSSMSSAB through the various banks and send for review and approval by the Manager of Finance
• Prepare the monthly reconciliation of the OW Program Social Assistance bank account
• Manage repayments and reimbursements from clients, law offices and government agencies with the assistance of the Ontario Works Case Managers and Family Support Workers
• Prepares, posts, deposits and reconciles funds receiving pertaining to the Social Assistance Management System (SAMS)
• Track and prepare reports, both statistical and financial, for the Manager of Finance and other Managers as required
• Work with the Housing Programs Division to maintain the payment and amortization spreadsheet and post in the general ledger for the Investment in Affordable Housing Program
• Investigate and gather financial information in response to external Audit Confirmations
• Control and distribute petty cash funds for the organization
• Prepare various year-end audit working papers
• Actively participate in meetings as requested by the immediate supervisor
• Communicate with financial intuitions and outside agencies
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Social Services’ health and safety policy and procedures and applicable Provincial legislation listed therein
• Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, local policies and practices relating to a healthy workplace
• Ability to communicate financial and relevant information and material with those at various levels of accounting literacy.
• Demonstrated proficiency with current spreadsheet and accounting software.
• Sound knowledge of financial systems and its reporting capabilities consistent with GAAP and PSAB guidelines
• Proficiency in Excel with advanced spreadsheet skills (sensitivity analysis, forecasting, statistical analyses, NAV & capital budgeting, for example)
• Proficiency in navigating computerized financial models

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate in an effective and tactful manner, contribute routinely as a team member, organize time to maximize contribution and possess a sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office environment. Additional qualifications for this position include:

• Community College diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum one (1) year accounting experience preferably in a municipal setting.
• Experience of Municipal/Provincial funding arrangements an asset.
• Proficiency in both official languages is an asset.

Date Posted July 30, 2025, 16:00 Hours
Application Deadline: August 7, 2025, 2024 16:00 Hours

Should you be interested in applying for this exciting career opportunity, please forward your cover letter and resume as one PDF document to [e-mail] by the application deadline with the subject line references job posting 35-25 – Accounting Clerk, Corporate Services.

This position is covered by a collective agreement, CUPE Local 5330. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.

The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Individuals requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangement.