Accountant, Tax - Fin

Req ID: 24658
Vacancy Type: Combination 1 Contract Role & 1 Permanent Full Time Role 
Number of Positions: 2  
Closing Date: 02/06/2024
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Supervisor, Tax Billing & Accounting, the Tax Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the tax system by balancing the daily tax receivables and processing adjustments to tax accounts in accordance with municipal bylaws and provincial legislation.
Duties and Responsibilities
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-Balance the daily tax receivables, verify general ledger interface postings, and investigate any discrepancies;
-Update tax accounts for adjustments (e.g. removal of late payment charges, transferring payments, entering dishonoured payments, etc.), including the preparing and issuance of appropriate correspondence related to these adjustments;
-Add special charges to tax accounts for the collection of water arrears, Provincial Offences Act (POA) charges and other special charges;
-Research and process tax refunds resulting from appeal decisions, misapplied payments and overpayments;
-Process apportionments issued by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC);
-Responsible for SAP entries pertaining to Daily Payment Summaries and other journal entries.
-Liase with other areas within Revenue and Finance with respect to all tax accounting issues;
-Investigate customer inquiries relating to transactions and prepares tax levy and payment breakdowns;
-Provide functional guidance to property tax and assessment staff;
-Respond to complex inquiries from consulting firms, taxpayers and internal staff by providing detailed written and/or verbal responses;
-Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
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-Post-secondary education with a focus on accounting, business or public administration;
-Completion of an accounting designation/degree or progressing towards one is an asset;
-Minimum 2-3 years of experience in municipal tax or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
-Completion of the Municipal Tax Administration Program (MTAP) is an asset;
-Must possess highly developed analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with customers and all levels of management and staff;
-Proficiency using TXM Tax Manager, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Outlook and SharePoint required;
-Proficiency using SAP, INFOR, MAX, and Municipal Connect is an asset;
-Must have an aptitude for figures, high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
-Must be flexible with rotation of duties and hours of work;
-Hybrid office environment with regular attendance at City Hall.
Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 57,786.00 - $ 77,051.00 
Hours of Work: 35 
Work Location: Civic Centre 
Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager's Office , CMO/Finance Division , Revenue and Taxation 
Non-Union/Union: Non Union 
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online. 
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act. 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent. 
Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. 
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please Apply at recruitmentmississauga.ca with any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.