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ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 3

 

Job ID: 57769

  • Job Category: Finance, Accounting and Purchasing
  • Division & Section: Toronto Shelter & Support Services, Program Support
  • Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street
  • Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Temporary (12 months)
  • Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $36.77 - $40.13
  • Shift Information: 35 hours per week. Hybrid
  • Affiliation: L79 Full-time
  • Number of Positions Open: 1
  • Posting Period: 16-October-2025 to 30-October-2025 

Toronto Shelter and Support Services (TSSS) is responsible for managing a coordinated and effective system of homelessness services, working from a Housing First approach with a focus on the people we serve. Toronto’s homelessness service system provides immediate, housing-focused, person-centered services for people experiencing homelessness. The homelessness service system consists of emergency shelters, 24-hour respite sites, 24-hour drop-ins, daytime drop-ins, and street outreach services and encampment response for individuals living outdoors and in other public spaces.

Major Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Researches and analyzes financial information. Prepares financial reports and other financial information.
  • Reviews, analyzes and reconciles accounts (i.e. commitments and parked documents)
  • Analyzes monthly budget variances. Provides financial analysis and other information to the Divisions.
  • Reviews General Ledger expenditures and revenue accounts, processes reclassification and reallocation adjustments, and reconciles expenditures.
  • Prepares statements for reporting to Management and Divisions.
  • Liaises with internal and external parties to address all financial related matters.
  • 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.
  • Processes purchasing documents such as Purchase Requisitions, Divisional Purchase Orders, Purchase Orders, Contract Release Orders against Blanket Contract ensuring compliance with divisional and corporate policies, procedures and all relevant bylaws.
  • Liaises with Accounting Services and divisional staff to resolve outstanding parked documents/invoices.
  • Provide P-card support to divisional card holders and approvers.
  • Investigates, analyzes and takes corrective action on erroneous accounting transactions.
  • Prepares working papers and processes period end and year-end entries.
  • Responsible for records management activities.
  • Provides work direction, training, advice and guidance to other accounting staff.
  • Assists on financial projects and assignments.
  • Creates/executes ad hoc financial system reports for analysis purposes.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

 

Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

  1. Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job functions such as accounting or finance or business administration or the equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
  2. Considerable experience with the accounting procedures, practices, and techniques used in a public sector setting, including analyzing financial data and preparing detailed summaries, statements and documentation.
  3. Experience using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel) and other computerized applications/systems.
  4. Experience using SAP modules including accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, and report and inquiry.


You must also have:

  • Knowledge of municipal or public sector accounting and purchasing procedures, corporate financial control and federal and provincial legislation relevant to the position.
  • Experience in customer service and dealing with the public
  • Strong problem solving, research and analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and the public.
  • Knowledge of financial and internal controls.
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as cooperatively as a member of a team.
  • Ability to plan, organize and manage work with minimal supervision and complete a number of tasks simultaneously for multiple management staff within tight deadlines.
  • Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

 

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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