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ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 1

Toronto, City of

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About this job

Accounting Assistant 1 reporting to Supervisor of Revenue Services, responsible for directing accounting staff and performing accounts receivable, purchasing, and financial reconciliation duties while ensuring compliance with City policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review, research, analyze and reconcile ledger accounts; maintain expenditure and revenue working papers
  • Verify validity of financial transactions processed in SAP and prepare monthly departmental financial analysis and reports
  • Prepare and maintain accounts functions including vendor reconciliation, journal entries, and financial statements
  • Direct and provide training to Accounting Assistant 2 and 3 staff
  • Coordinate with internal/external parties and City, Provincial and Federal Auditors on accounting and purchasing matters

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting or related field, or completion of professional accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent education and experience
  • Extensive accounting and purchasing experience in municipal or relevant private sector accounting, financial controls and reporting
  • Considerable experience providing work direction and training to accounting staff
  • Considerable experience with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP or equivalent financial information system
  • Advanced knowledge of investigating and analyzing accounting processes, financial data analysis and report preparation; proficiency in Excel

At a glance

Location: METRO HALL, 55 John Street, Toronto
Full-time permanent position; 1 vacancy
Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Union affiliation: L79 Full-time
Posting period: October 5-20, 2026

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Job details

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Experience Level
Entry level
Municipality
Toronto, City of
Province
Ontario

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Posted
October 7, 2026
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Confirmed on the employer's site October 7, 2026
Deadline
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