Job Description

Section: Financial and Support Services
Division: Financial Services
Department: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Initial Reporting Location: 199 Larch Street

Job Status: Limited Position
Estimated Probable Duration: Up to Seven (7) Months

Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Inside Unit
Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: No
Range of Pay: Group 11 - $31.79 to $39.50 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

This position is eligible to work remotely on a part-time basis (Note: Must be able to report to a City of Greater Sudbury work location on short notice).

Characteristic Duties: Under the supervision of the Co-ordinator of Finance.

1. Reconcile, review, and prepare detailed analysis of general ledger accounts; prepare journal entries and forward to Accounting for processing, as required.
2. Initiate and assist with the month-end/year-end closing procedures, working papers, and completion of Provincial/Federal financial reporting.
3. Process stop-payments and recalls, order Reloadable Payment Cards (RPC’s), and provide technical support for the Prepaid Management Application (PMA) and Prepaid Administration Tool (PAT) programs.
4. Reconcile, review, and summarize reports sent by service providers who receive funding from CGS. Identify issues, develop recommendations, and provide training to ensure reports are completed accurately in accordance with CGS, provincial, and federal policies and requirements. Follow up regarding late, incomplete, or inaccurate reports and report issues to the Co-ordinator of Finance.
5. Retrieve client payment information and calculate amount to be reimbursed to Ontario Works with respect to assignments. Correspond with individuals, professionals, and other agencies regarding assignment and settlement of claims, as required.
6. Complete, verify and submit claims for special projects to the Co-ordinator of Finance.
7. Complete monthly bank reconciliation; balance same to general ledger.
8. Assist in special projects as required.
9. Assist in report writing as required.
10. Provide financial technical support to Social Services staff and the CGS community partners.
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.

Qualifications:

• Community College diploma in a related discipline (i.e., Accounting, Business Administration or related program).

Experience:

• Over two and one-half (2½) years up to and including five (5) years of related accounting experience.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and related regulations.
• Knowledge of municipal finance function.
• Ability to process accounting transactions.
• Demonstrate and proven ability related to Microcomputer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment (e.g., spreadsheet applications, file maintenance, word processing, information input and retrieval, etc.).
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communications skills and ability to deal with the public in a courteous and effective manner.
• Demonstrate organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to function in a team environment.
• Satisfactory health, attendance, and former employment history.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• French verbal skills highly desirable; written skills an asset.
• Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.

Competencies: Competency Library - Level 1 Proficiency

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: $30.44 to $36.75 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.

How To Apply

If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 28, 2025. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

• Follow the step by step application process.
• Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
  • .doc
  • .docx
  • .txt
  • .pdf
  • .rtf
• Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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