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Job ID: 64373
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing
Division & Section: Technology Services, Enterprise Services & Operations
Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John St
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 1 Permanent Vacancy
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $47.07 - $51.58
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 11-MAY-2026 to 28-MAY-2026
Job Description:
In this role you will provide an overall financial/accounting and payroll service to the division through research, financial analysis, review of divisional procedures, enhancing and developing financial and internal controls, monitoring corporate accounting policy initiatives and other support.
Major Responsibilities:
Your primary responsibilities as a Finance Officer will be varied. Specifically, you will:
Coordinate the development, monitoring and reporting of budget estimates, detailed variance analysis and assists in operational planning reporting. Prepare monthly financial statistics for the division's dashboard.
Coordinate the preparation of quarterly and annual reports for operating/capital expenditures (i.e. wireless, sick bank/attendance management/vacation/overtime/lieu time balances/standby and callback usage).
Assist with budget distribution by calendar months after approval of annual estimates.
Identify, consult and make recommendations concerning financial controls.
Direct Finance Representatives.
Perform accounting and purchasing duties i.e. reviewing, analyzing and reconciling ledger accounts, setting up and maintaining expenditure, revenue spreadsheets, reconciling to the general ledger, review purchasing requisitions, departmental purchase orders, blanket order releases, purchase card reconciliations.
Perform and maintain accounts receivable functions i.e. bank deposits, processing invoices, review of aging reports and collection follow up. Monitor accounts receivable activities such as MAP recoveries, and prepares journal entries.
Prepare account payables related documents such as Payment Requisitions, Capital Transmittal Forms, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order Amendments, and Contract Release Orders.
Prepare journal entries. Calculate and process accruals and revenues for operating/capital expenditures and revenues and reclassify and reallocate expenditures (i.e. Print, Servers, Licenses, Subscription) and revenues.
Review and process parked documents, respond to vendor invoice inquiries and perform goods receipts entries.
Investigate and analyze problems associated with pay information errors, account reconciliation. SAP documents, dishonored cheques and credit card transactions and take corrective action.
Support Pcard process, review Pcard transactions and approvals using SAP, and ensure corporate Pcard policy compliance.
Collect data for reporting the effectiveness and efficiency of Division.
Key Qualifications:
Your application for the role of Finance Officer should describe your qualifications as they relate to:
Post-secondary education in business, finance or other relevant discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive experience in the analysis, investigation and processes of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and journal entry transactions.
Extensive experience in organizing, analyzing and interpreting financial data and preparing financial reports.
Extensive experience of computerized office systems including SAP, along with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
You must also have:
Working knowledge of the policies and procedures governing purchasing, payroll and accounting.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to establish working relationships with staff, operating management and outside divisions and agencies.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent coordination and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines and deal with conflicting priorities and work demands.
Ability to work overtime as required.
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.
Job ID: 64373
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing
Division & Section: Technology Services, Enterprise Services & Operations
Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John St
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 1 Permanent Vacancy
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $47.07 - $51.58
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 11-MAY-2026 to 28-MAY-2026
Job Description:
In this role you will provide an overall financial/accounting and payroll service to the division through research, financial analysis, review of divisional procedures, enhancing and developing financial and internal controls, monitoring corporate accounting policy initiatives and other support.
Major Responsibilities:
Your primary responsibilities as a Finance Officer will be varied. Specifically, you will:
Coordinate the development, monitoring and reporting of budget estimates, detailed variance analysis and assists in operational planning reporting. Prepare monthly financial statistics for the division's dashboard.
Coordinate the preparation of quarterly and annual reports for operating/capital expenditures (i.e. wireless, sick bank/attendance management/vacation/overtime/lieu time balances/standby and callback usage).
Assist with budget distribution by calendar months after approval of annual estimates.
Identify, consult and make recommendations concerning financial controls.
Direct Finance Representatives.
Perform accounting and purchasing duties i.e. reviewing, analyzing and reconciling ledger accounts, setting up and maintaining expenditure, revenue spreadsheets, reconciling to the general ledger, review purchasing requisitions, departmental purchase orders, blanket order releases, purchase card reconciliations.
Perform and maintain accounts receivable functions i.e. bank deposits, processing invoices, review of aging reports and collection follow up. Monitor accounts receivable activities such as MAP recoveries, and prepares journal entries.
Prepare account payables related documents such as Payment Requisitions, Capital Transmittal Forms, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order Amendments, and Contract Release Orders.
Prepare journal entries. Calculate and process accruals and revenues for operating/capital expenditures and revenues and reclassify and reallocate expenditures (i.e. Print, Servers, Licenses, Subscription) and revenues.
Review and process parked documents, respond to vendor invoice inquiries and perform goods receipts entries.
Investigate and analyze problems associated with pay information errors, account reconciliation. SAP documents, dishonored cheques and credit card transactions and take corrective action.
Support Pcard process, review Pcard transactions and approvals using SAP, and ensure corporate Pcard policy compliance.
Collect data for reporting the effectiveness and efficiency of Division.
Key Qualifications:
Your application for the role of Finance Officer should describe your qualifications as they relate to:
Post-secondary education in business, finance or other relevant discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive experience in the analysis, investigation and processes of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and journal entry transactions.
Extensive experience in organizing, analyzing and interpreting financial data and preparing financial reports.
Extensive experience of computerized office systems including SAP, along with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
You must also have:
Working knowledge of the policies and procedures governing purchasing, payroll and accounting.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to establish working relationships with staff, operating management and outside divisions and agencies.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent coordination and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines and deal with conflicting priorities and work demands.
Ability to work overtime as required.
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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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The FINANCE OFFICER position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
