Coordinator, Accounting Services

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

$80K — $93K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in a finance or accounting environment
  • Proficiency in financial systems and accounting tools
  • Capability to analyze data for trends and discrepancies
  • Excellent communication skills for internal and external correspondence
  • Advanced MS Excel skills for financial analysis

Responsibilities

  • Perform quality assurance review of accounts receivable and financial activities
  • Respond to escalated accounts receivable and general accounting inquiries
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies with provider bills
  • Administer procurement card statement logs and related monthly statements
  • Create and maintain financial accounting reports to support month-end processes
  • Analyze data to summarize account information and trends
  • Prepare accounting reports for audit purposes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits program, including Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements subject to approval
  • Potential for career growth and advancement
  • Collaborative team environment making a positive community impact
  • Focus on diversity and inclusion within the organization
Full Job Description
Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $38.54/hr, Max = $44.66/hr

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location: Eastville Site

Division: Corporate Services

Business unit: Finance

Travel: None

Existing Vacancy: Yes

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Coordinator, Accounting Services supports the coordination of key day-to-day financial activities and services.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Performs quality assurance review of accounts receivable and other financial activities for accuracy and completeness; collaborates with other accounting team members to ensure consistency in approach
  • Responds escalated accounts receivable, invoicing, and general accounting inquires
  • Identifies and investigates any issues with provider bills and obtains mutual resolution of discrepancies
  • Administers and processes procurement card statement logs and monthly journal entry, corporate vehicle and equipment usage and processing of 407 charges; reviews related monthly statements for accuracy and ensuring appropriate authorization in compliance with policy
  • Creates and maintains financial accounting reports; supports month end close process, forecasts, cost analysis, to support financial reporting and business/operational analysis.
  • Analyses data and information to summarize account information, identify trends and discrepancies that require attention
  • Prepares accounting reports and information as required for audit purposes


What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)
  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field


Experience
  • 2+ years of experience in a finance or accounting environment


Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
  • Sounds experience with financial systems, management controls, processes and tools
  • Understanding of transactional accounting principles
  • Understanding and application of basic mathematical functions (e.g., adding, subtracting, measuring, money computation)
  • Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
  • Demonstrates responsiveness to internal and external customer requests and needs
  • Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare consultant terms of reference and procurement documents
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint, coupled with advanced MS Excel capabilities for analysis


What TRCA has to offer you:

As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA's core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:
  • Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
  • Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
  • Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
  • Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan - OMERS/OTPP).
  • Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
  • Provides unique TRCA Perks.
  • Provides flexible work arrangements in accordance with organizational policy and operational requirements; however, they are not guaranteed and are subject to approval .
  • Offers potential for career growth and advancement.


While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver's abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

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