City of Toronto

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 3

City of Toronto • $79K — $86K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a professional accounting program or equivalent education and experience.
  • Extensive municipal or private sector accounting experience.
  • Proficient in accounts receivable and/or accounts payable processes.
  • Skilled in financial data analysis and reporting using Microsoft Office.
  • Familiar with financial software like SAP or other accounting systems.
  • Knowledge of the City's accounting procedures and GAAP.
  • Understanding of financial and internal controls.

Responsibilities

  • Research and analyze financial data for reporting.
  • Prepare comprehensive financial reports and documentation.
  • Review and reconcile various accounts for accuracy.
  • Process vendor invoices while ensuring compliance with policies.
  • Liaise with finance staff to resolve accounting discrepancies.
  • Assist divisions with financial inquiries and support.
  • Manage multiple purchasing documents and ensure policy adherence.

Benefits

  • Work Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.
  • Gain experience in a dynamic multi-location environment.
  • Opportunity to assist in diverse projects and assignments.
  • Possibility for continuity in employment beyond initial terms.
Full Job Description
  • Job ID: 66006
  • Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing
  • Division & Section: Policy, Planning, Finance & Admin, PPF&A Financial Management
  • Work Location: 9 Leslie Street, Island FP 446 Lakeshore Ave, 150 Disco Road, and Various Locations
  • Job Type & Duration: 3 Full Time, Temporary (12 months and 6 months) Vacancies
  • Hourly Rate: $38.20 - $41.70
  • Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per Week
  • Affiliation: L79 Full-Time
  • Number of Positions Open: 3
  • Posting Period: 21-Aug-2026 to 04-Sep-2026


Major Responsibilities:
  • Researches and analyzes financial information.
  • Prepares financial reports and other financial information.
  • Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles accounts, including commitments, parked documents, and vendor accounts.
  • Processes vendor invoices for payment processing prior to submission to accounts payable and ensures compliance with divisional signing authority limits and corporate policies and procedures and relevant bylaws.
  • Liaises with corporate finance and divisional staff to resolve outstanding accounting issues.
  • Provides assistance and advice on accounting and financial related matters to the divisions.
  • Researches and analyzes accounting/financial documents to verify validity of transactions processed in SAP Reviews, analyzes General Ledger expenditure accounts, processes reclassification adjustments.
  • Processes purchasing documents such as Purchase Requisitions, Divisional
  • Purchase Orders, Purchase Orders, Contract Release Orders against Blanket Contracts ensuring compliance with divisional and corporate policies, procedures and all relevant by laws.
  • Liaises with internal and external parties to address all financial related matters.
  • Able to work out of more than one location on a continuous basis.
  • Assists in preparing working papers and processes period end and year end entries.
  • Assists on projects and assignments and other duties as assigned.
  • Responsible for records management activities.


Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

  1. Present enrolment towards completion of a professional accounting designation and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience in accounting.
  2. Considerable experience in municipal accounting or relevant private sector experience in accounting.
  3. Considerable experience in the analysis, investigation and processes relating to accounts receivable and/or accounts payable.
  4. Considerable experience in analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports using Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
  5. Experience using a financial information system, such as SAP or an equivalent accounting system.


You must also have:
  • Working knowledge of the City's accounting procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Corporate Financial Control, Purchasing by-laws, and federal and provincial legislation relevant to the position.
  • Thorough understanding of account structures and integration between various modules within SAP financial system or an equivalent accounting system.
  • Knowledge of financial and internal controls.
  • Strong interpersonal skills (excellent verbal and written skills) with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff, and the public.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of a team.
  • Ability to work under time constraints and meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to plan, organize and manage work with minimal supervision and complete number of tasks simultaneously for multiple management staff.


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.

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