Job Description
Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $27.02/hr, Max = $31.32/hr
Employment type: Permanent
Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
Work location: Head Office
Division: Corporate Services
Business unit: Finance
Travel: None
Hybrid Work: Yes
Existing Vacancy: Yes
About TRCA:
With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.
TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development.
To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one PDF or Word file prior to 11:5+ pm on April 14, 2026.
How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Clerk, Accounting Services provides support to the finance business unit by posting and processing financial transactions while ensuring accurate coding and data entry. This role main responsibility is the day-to-day accounts payable and assists with accounting related transactions.
Major Responsibilities:
Maintains accurate data entry, filing and recording of information, ensures records in accounting software are up to date, accurate and quality checked
Assist in weekly cheque and EFT payment process
Responds to general inquires related to payables and/or accounting
Balances accounts, tracing and resolving any discrepancies
Prepares basic accounting related reports as required
Processes petty cash claims for all business units
Matches vendor payment vouchers with electronic source documents
Ensures vendor validity and HST registration number
Processes invoices, routes invoices for coding and approval and creates payment requisitions for invoices from purchase orders
Reconciles deposit information for ecommerce, invoices, cash receipts
Maintains control over outstanding invoices including following up on overdue accounts
Incumbent may also be assigned other duties
What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)
Completion of college diploma in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field
Experience
1+ years of experience in a finance or accounting environment
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
Understanding of accounting software for the purposes of financial record keeping and data accuracy.
Understanding and application of basic mathematical functions (e.g., adding, subtracting, measuring, money computation)
Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
Demonstrates responsiveness to internal and external customer requests and needs
Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint; advanced MS Excel capabilities for analysis, data visualization
What TRCA has to offer you:
As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).
You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:
Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
Provides unique TRCA Perks.
Provides flexible work arrangements.
Offers potential for career growth and advancement.
While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.
TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.
Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1++0, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $27.02/hr, Max = $31.32/hr
Employment type: Permanent
Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
Work location: Head Office
Division: Corporate Services
Business unit: Finance
Travel: None
Hybrid Work: Yes
Existing Vacancy: Yes
About TRCA:
With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.
TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development.
To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one PDF or Word file prior to 11:5+ pm on April 14, 2026.
How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Clerk, Accounting Services provides support to the finance business unit by posting and processing financial transactions while ensuring accurate coding and data entry. This role main responsibility is the day-to-day accounts payable and assists with accounting related transactions.
Major Responsibilities:
Maintains accurate data entry, filing and recording of information, ensures records in accounting software are up to date, accurate and quality checked
Assist in weekly cheque and EFT payment process
Responds to general inquires related to payables and/or accounting
Balances accounts, tracing and resolving any discrepancies
Prepares basic accounting related reports as required
Processes petty cash claims for all business units
Matches vendor payment vouchers with electronic source documents
Ensures vendor validity and HST registration number
Processes invoices, routes invoices for coding and approval and creates payment requisitions for invoices from purchase orders
Reconciles deposit information for ecommerce, invoices, cash receipts
Maintains control over outstanding invoices including following up on overdue accounts
Incumbent may also be assigned other duties
What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)
Completion of college diploma in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field
Experience
1+ years of experience in a finance or accounting environment
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
Understanding of accounting software for the purposes of financial record keeping and data accuracy.
Understanding and application of basic mathematical functions (e.g., adding, subtracting, measuring, money computation)
Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
Demonstrates responsiveness to internal and external customer requests and needs
Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint; advanced MS Excel capabilities for analysis, data visualization
What TRCA has to offer you:
As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).
You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:
Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
Provides unique TRCA Perks.
Provides flexible work arrangements.
Offers potential for career growth and advancement.
While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.
TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.
Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1++0, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308
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