Accountant

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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