Accountant
publichealthontario
Job Description
Accountant
Location: Toronto-661 University
Department: Accounts Payable
This posting is to fill a current vacancy.
The Role
To provide support to the accounting team in the areas of accounting, and reporting services.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintains monthly General Ledger Balance Sheet Account reconciliations such as payroll and payable accrual accounts, fixed asset, capital accounting) under the training and guidance of the Finance Manager.
- Preparing adjusting/correcting journals as well as accruals to recognize appropriate transactions in the monthly statements.
- Prepare analyses of journals and accruals for monthly statements.
- Assists in the preparation of weekly, monthly and annual cash flow reporting.
- Supports the Department on Year-end audit activities including collecting background materials and analyses as requested.
- Provides assistance to the Finance Manager on projects related to the development and implementation of procedures, systems and practices within the Finance Department.
- Develops and managers working relationships with all partners, stakeholders and clients, ensuring cooperative efforts in the delivery of financial, reporting, operational and project management functions; responds to questions/requests for information, interprets policies, processes and practices; prepares, as required, briefings, presentations and statistical/ad hoc/status and/or regular reports.
- Other duties or projects as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in order to provide accounting, analyses and reporting for PHO.
- Knowledge of the use of computerized accounting systems (AccPac) and MS Office software including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications.
- Oral communication and interpersonal skills to work with colleagues in the team and to interact with department managers to respond to general queries on accounting policies and processes.
- Written communication skills to prepare draft reports, letters, and other related materials for senior management.
Education and Experience
- A University degree in accounting, business or finance.
- A professional accounting designation.
- At least 5 years' experience in accounting, cash flow, forecasting and banking for a large government organization.
- Computer proficiency using common and specialized software applications including accounting /spreadsheet software (ACCPAC, Sage 300 and Excel), database management applications (purchase order and procurement systems).
Attributes and Competencies
- Works within PHO's accounting policies and standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Reviews and analyzes accounting data to identify anomalies for reconciliation of accounts against PHO's general ledger.
- Identifies a range of accounting issues during analyses of financial data for discussion and resolution jointly with the Team Lead and other financial staff.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness of task completion.
- Self-starter and self-motivated, take initiative.
- Analyzes information and processes and initiates recommendations for new/revised policies and processes.
- Collaborates with team members and other colleagues throughout the organization.
Duration
Contract (Fixed Term), 8 month(s)
Hours of Work
Full time, 36.25 hours per week
Compensation Group
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Compensation Range
$42.93 - $53.29
Posting Date
09-22-2026
Closing Date
10-3-2026
Equity Statement
PHO is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Any candidate who requires a job posting in an alternative format may email a request to [email protected].
Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, they can inform PHO about any accommodations they may require at any stage of the interview process.
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