- Monitor revenue and expenses monthly for various Early Years and Child Care (EYCC), and Ontario Works (OW) programs ensuring correct allocation to general ledger accounts; prepare journal entries as required; review with Accounting Manager and Community Services Program Managers as required
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports for submission through various Ministry reporting systems including TPON, EFIS.
- Ensure general ledger accounts balance to Ontario Child Care Management System (OCCMS) reports
- Support and advise Community Services employees on EFT and month-end processes
- Prepare monthly subsidy submission for Ontario Works expenditures; submit in SAMS for approval
- Track all repayments and reimbursements from Ontario Works clients and input on subsidy submission, follow up on discrepancies with OW staff
- Complete all aspects of Community Services financial review
- Other duties as assigned
What you’ll bring
- University degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- Three (3) years of accounting experience in a similar position
- Previous experience working with Provincial Ministry programs preferred
- Familiarity with accounting and banking software
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Ability to be flexible and responsive in a dynamic environment
- Strong analytical skills pertaining to research, data analysis and report-writing
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a customer service focused environment; able to build co-operative, collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers and vendors
- Advanced expertise in Microsoft software including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
What we can offer YOU!
- A competitive hourly wage ranging between $40.88 - $47.83 (Subject to Council approval)
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Enrolment in our comprehensive health benefits program and defined benefit pension plan
- Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.