Job Number: J0926-0136
Posting Date: September 17, 2026
Closing Date: September 25, 2026
Job Title: Accounting Officer
Branch/Department: Toronto Reference Library
Division: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
# of Open Positions: 1
Salary: $78,205.40 - $88,361.00/Year
New vacancy: No
AREA: Finance - Accounting Department
JOB SUMMARY: - To provide accounting and financial management services
DUTIES:Under the general supervision of the designated supervisor, this position is responsible for:
- Developing accounting reporting structures, general ledger report plans and creating non-standard reports
- Maintaining general ledger structures and coordinating account code and cost center structuring
- Deleting and creating new cost centers as required
- Coordinating and performing year-end procedures
- Developing and maintaining operational policies and procedures; incorporating software and methodology changes, monitoring problems and recommending changes
- Maintaining security (access and passwords) on computerized accounting system
- Complying with external financial reporting requirements, e.g., federal and provincial sales taxes,
- Charity Information Return assisting in cash flow and investment management; obtaining financial information for investment of funds, providing investment recommendations and arranging for placement of funds
- Reviewing tenant leases and agreements for financial implications and monitoring payment schedules
- Identifying tenant accounts in arrears and follow up
QUALIFICATIONS: - Post-secondary education in the accounting field or approved equivalent of education and experience
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
- Computer skills using financial software packages
- Ability to comprehend, interpret and analyze financial data
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work with minimum direction, set priorities and plan and execute tasks
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