ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 2 [Canada]

 

Job ID: 38228

Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing
Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Regional Services
Work Location: CASTLEVIEW - WYCHWOOD TOWERS, 351 Christie St, Toronto, M6G 3C3

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Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary (5 months)
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $38.47 - $ 42.14, PSG: TF0113, Wage Grade 11
Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, 35 hours per week per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 23-JUN-2023 to 30-JUN-2023

This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic accounting/finance professionals who are interested in the operation of a Long-Term Care Home. As an Accounting Assistant 2, you will be part of a high performing multi-functional business operation team in the assigned Long-Term Care Home, providing a wide range of accounting, financial and administrative services to key stakeholders including the Home's management team, the residents as well as their families. In terms of major responsibilities, this role:

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs accounting duties such as reviewing, researching, analyzing and reconciling accounts, setting up and maintaining spreadsheets.
• Prepares financial statements and statistical data reports such as resident rate reports, occupancy, spousal reunification and outbreak days.
• Approves monthly PCard transactions and is petty cash custodian.
• Reviews, analyzes and reconciles encumbrances, budget variance reports and cost detail records.
• Maintains a Cost Control System for inventory and fixed assets.
• Prepares financial information for management.
• Performs and maintains accounts receivable functions including bank deposits and monitoring and pursuing outstanding resident receivables.
• Performs calculations in order to process period end accruals for expenditures.
• Prepares working papers and processes period end and year-end closing entries.
• Reviews financial system reports and takes action as required.
• Analyzes and reconciles account balances. Prepares, reviews, and posts journal entries.
• Analyzes monthly budget variances.
• Provides assistance on accounting, financial and administrative related matters, e.g., reviewing and executing the admission agreement contracts for residents and families; addressing administrative and financial concerns; coordinating purchasing activities, coordinating audits for Inspection Protocols and quality improvement, and completing various forms, claims, applications, and access and service requests.
• Provides financial analysis, claims and other information.
• Creates/executes ad hoc financial system reports for analysis purposes.
• Assists on projects and assignments.
• Monitors Provincial statutes and regulations, City by-laws and/or Council direction, and agreements for any changes.
• Maintains payroll records, generates payroll upload/reports and coordinates with managers.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job functions such as accounting or finance or business administration combined with a professional accounting designation (i.e. Chartered Professional Accountant) or the equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.

• Extensive experience analyzing financial data, preparation of financial statements and reports using computer office system such as Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Access and financial information systems such as SAP

• Considerable accounting experience, including financial and internal control applied in an operating environment, preferably in the public sector.

You must also have:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff, residents and families
• Ability to prepare detailed correspondence, memoranda, summaries, financial statements and documentation requiring the interpretation and application of a wide range of administrative accounting practices, policy and legislation
• Ability to apply relevant policies, procedures and provincial legislation that would be relevant to this position
• Ability to maintain accurate and orderly electronic and manual files
• Ability to perform complex detailed computations and calculations
• Ability to plan, organize and manage work independently with minimal supervision and co-operatively as a member of a team
• Ability to provide effective support, advice and guidance to staff
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work schedules, plan and execute assigned duties within tight timelines
• Excellent analytical, conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential operational matters
• Advanced knowledge of financial and internal controls
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces

Please Note:

• As a condition of employment with the Senior Services and Long-Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act (O.Reg.79/10)

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

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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