Financial Services Clerk

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service in Toronto is seeking a Financial Services Clerk to support the Superior Court of Justice, Finance Office operations with comprehensive accounting services. You will contribute to efficient accounting processes and the integrity of financial reporting inside a dynamic OPS environment.

The role involves handling garnishments, payments, trust accounting and data reconciliation, with opportunities to contribute to policy and procedure improvements while serving the public

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of garnishments and enforcement processes in civil proceedings.
• Ability to investigate accounting discrepancies and respond to inquiries.
• Understanding of trust and revenue accounting to protect integrity of operations.
• Ability to balance large revenue amounts and compile statistics.
• Ability to interpret statutes and apply related legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting, financial, banking and statistical information and support in an automated environment.
• Manage resolution of issues related to writs, executions, garnishments and seizures.
• Contribute to policy, standards, guidelines and procedures development.
• Resolve queries from the public, court offices and professionals efficiently.
• Review client files for completeness and accuracy.
• Explain accounts receivable procedures and fund distribution processes.

Skills

Financial knowledge

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical and organizational skills

Computer skills

Tools

TMS

Q&A

Frank

UNIX Writ system

Job description

$26.92 - $31.31 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

We're seeking qualified and dynamic individuals to join our team in the crucial role of Financial Services Clerk. In this position, you'll play a vital role in supporting the Superior Court of Justice, Finance Office operations by providing a wide range of financial accounting services. If you are a meticulous financial professional with a passion for detail and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in contributing to the efficiency of our accounting operations and making a meaningful impact within the Ministry of the Attorney General.

About the job

• Provide accounting, financial, banking and statistical information and support as well as client services in an automated environment
• Enforce and manage the resolution of issues and problems arising from writs, executions, garnishments, and seizures
• Provide input to the development of policy, standards, guidelines and procedures
• Coordinate and attend to the effective and efficient resolution of queries, issues, concerns and requests for information from members of the general public, court offices, legal, judicial and banking professions
• Review client files for completeness and accuracy
• Explain accounting procedures related to accounts receivables, and procedures regarding distribution of funds
• Prepare letters and memoranda on account payments, billings and work-related financial information (e.g. trust payments)

What you bring to the team

Financial knowledge

• You have knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures, protocols
• You have knowledge of the accounting practices relative to garnishments and other enforcement processes
• You can investigate accounting discrepancies and problems and answer enquiries
• You have knowledge of civil enforcement processes and accounting procedures and mechanisms such as Garnishments, seizure and sale of lands, goods, chattels, execution of Writs
• You have knowledge of practices and procedures governing trust and revenue accounting to protect the integrity of financial accounting operations
• You can perform calculations, balance large amounts of revenue, maintain accounts accurately and compile statistical reports

Technical knowledge

• You have the ability to interpret and apply knowledge and understanding of relevant statutes and regulations (e.g. the Rules of Civil Procedure, Execution Act, Bankruptcy Act, Land Titles Act and Creditors Relief Act)
• You have the ability to apply knowledge of related legal terminology and enforcement related business practices (e.g. the rules governing the filing of writs, executions, garnishments and seizures)

Communication skills

• You can discuss and explain complex accounting scenarios, issues and matters with the public, judgement creditors, legal and banking professionals
• You can follow up on complaints and queries and provide explanations regarding accounts status
• You can set out clearly in writing statutory and accounting concepts

Analytical and organizational skills

• You can investigate discrepancies and trace errors and omissions and take corrective actions
• You can perform concurrent activities under time pressures

Computer skills

• You have proficiency with word processing software as well as computerized case management and tracking systems (e.g. TMS, Q&A, Frank, UNIX Writ system)
• You can update data on a network computer system

Court Services Division is committed to a diverse, respectful and professional workplace that reflects OPS values.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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