ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 3

Job ID: 65926 Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing Division & Section: Social Development, Finance & Admin, SDF&A Financial Management Work Location: METRO HALL Job Type & Duration: 1 Full-Time Temporary (6 month) Vacancy Hourly Rate: $38.20 - $41.70 Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week Affiliation: L79 Full-Time Number of Positions Open: 1 Posting Period: 12-Aug-2026 to 19-Aug-2026 Major Responsibilities: Prepares financial statements and statistical data reports pertaining to various departmental capital and current projects. Reviews, analyzes and reconciles encumbrances, budget variance reports and cost detail records related to departmental capital and current projects. Prepares and calculates subsidy claims and ad hoc financial and statistical reports to the Provincial and Federal Government Performs and maintains accounts receivable functions including bank deposits and reconciliation, preparing, reviewing, posting and reconciling journal entries. Performs calculations in order to prepare adjusting entries and statements of account Prepares working papers and processes period end and year-end closing entries. Reviews general ledger recoveries and adjustments, and reconciles recoveries Prepares statements for reporting to Management and Divisions or Provides financial analysis and other information to the Divisions and maintains contact with clients. Analyses monthly budget variances. Provides financial analysis, claims and other information to the Divisions. Creates/executes ad hoc financial system reports for analysis purposes. Liaises with Finance Department for processing vouchers, retrieving documents and dealing with other accounting related issues. Assists on special projects and assignments. Monitors relevant Provincial statutes and regulations, City by-laws and/or Council direction for any changes. Verifies and processes purchasing and accounts payable transactions. Invoices customers and prepares periodic accounts receivable reports, such as, age analysis reports. Verifies and enters payroll data in both SAP and TES, and follows up on any payroll related enquiries. Investigates, analyzes and takes corrective action on erroneous accounting transactions Key Qualifications: Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to: Considerable accounting experience with completion of post-secondary accounting courses OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Considerable experience using SAP financial system or equivalent financial systems. Considerable experience in the analysis and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statement preparation. Considerable experience in the analysis, investigation and processes of banking related activities, and bank reconciliations. You must also have: Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel and Word Ability to identify and solve problems. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare detailed summaries, statements and documentation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to compose correspondence, memoranda and reports requiring specialized knowledge. Good interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to interact with staff, clients and the public in an efficient and diplomatic manner, both in person, by telephone and in writing. Mathematical ability to calculate recoveries and adjustments. Ability to work under time constraints and to meet deadlines. Ability to plan, organize and manage work with minimal supervision and to complete a number of tasks simultaneously. Ability to detect, analyze and solve problems. Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of a team NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES: City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity. Accommodation The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

The Accounting Assistant prepares financial statements, reconciles budget variances, and manages accounts receivable and payable functions. They also provide financial analysis to divisions and ensure compliance with provincial statutes and city by-laws.

Candidates must have considerable accounting experience, including post-secondary accounting courses and proficiency in SAP or equivalent financial systems. Strong analytical, mathematical, and communication skills are required to manage financial documentation and meet deadlines.

• Time managementPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred
• AccountingPreferred

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• Accounting
• Financial analysis
• Reconciliation
• Budget variance analysis
• Journal entries
• Accounts receivable
• Accounts payable
• SAP
• Payroll processing
• Financial reporting
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Problem solving
• Communication skills
• Mathematical ability
• Time management
• Employment Equity
• Statistical Reporting
• Variance Reporting
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Diplomacy
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Adjusting Entries
• Deposit Accounts
• Bank Reconciliations
• Management
• Customer Service
• Closing Entries
• Communication
• Finance
• Financial Management
• Financial Systems
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• General Ledger
• Invoicing
• Mathematics
• Memos
• Purchasing
• SAP Applications
• Social Development
• Statistics
• Time Management
• Voucher Processing
• Investigation

• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Accounting Assistant
• Accounting Clerk
• Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 20, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week