Junior Accountant #24-120 (Job opportunity)

Full-time Permanent – Recruitment #24-120 (Non-Union)

Division: Corporate Services

Location: Main Office – 1300 Paris St., Sudbury

Work Location Arrangement: Partial On-site – the position requires a combination of regular on-site and remote work. Reasons and schedules can vary, but worker attends on-site regularly (for example, each week).

Salary: $34.43 – $39.28 per hour

Position summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Accounting Services, the Junior Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting/financial related functions to support the Manager and the Corporate Services Accounting Department in accordance with agency policy.

Responsibilities:

• Supports routine daily tasks associated with the accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Supports the Manager, Accounting Services to:
  • Prepare the annual external audit working paper file.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements including general ledger account reconciliation and all journal entries related to such.
  • Provide analytical support to all agency departments upon request and participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to the accounting functions.
  • Interpret, recommend, and implement policies at a team level and ensure adherence to policies in accordance with existing legislation. Participate in the development of divisional and agency policies as appropriate.
  • Provide learning experiences for Finance Clerks.
• Supports the Payroll & Benefits Administrator to:
  • Administer payroll in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines and agency policy.
  • Prepare payroll and benefits related remittances to appropriate agencies.
  • Prepare regulatory filing requirements with respect to payroll and benefits reconcile payroll and benefit related balance sheet accounts monthly.
  • Administer the benefit and pension plans in accordance with agency guidelines and agency policy.
  • Maintain and secure payroll and benefits records and related files.
  • Compile and produce payroll and benefits related reports, as required.
  • Record all vacation, sick, medical and compensation time requests.
• Contributes to the development of program plans and develops, plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates assigned projects in consultation with the manager and other team members as required.
• Participates in the orientation of staff, students, volunteers, and others as may be required for the position.
  Provides input into the budget process upon request.

Requirements:

• Three-year College Accounting Diploma or enrolment in the third or fourth level of professional studies with CMA or CGA professional accounting associations as evidenced by enrolment confirmation and a member in good standings.
• Minimum four years’ experience in accounting/finance specifically in payroll, accounts payable /receivable and some higher-level experience in reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to function cooperatively as a team player in a multi-disciplinary field.
• Demonstrated computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing and accounting software and the ability to manipulate spreadsheets and database.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Satisfactory criminal reference check.
• Current Ontario driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Proficiency in both official languages is an asset.
• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

Send resumés with cover letter to:

Human Resources, Corporate Services Division
Public Health Sudbury & Districts
1300 Paris Street, Sudbury, ON P3E 3A3

Email: recruitment@phsd.ca

Please include the recruitment number in the subject line.
Please include cover letter and resumé in one PDF or Word document.

Tel: 705.522.9200, ext. 570
Fax: 705.522.5182

Application deadline:

Will remain open until filled.