Accounting Analyst

Job Details:
Permanent Full Time CUPE 1329

Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, this person will be responsible for administering many of the key accounting functions performed by Finance. These include journal entries, G/L integrity, reconciliations, HST filing, financial statement and financial information return preparation, and liaising with local boards on their accounting issues.

This position provides accounting expertise, analytical services, internal control system expertise, system training and HST tax advice as it relates to transactions for all departments and local boards

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinating the month end procedures/process, including accruals, prepaids, journal entries, and HST adjustments;
• Coordinating the year end procedures/process, including accruals, prepaids, journal entries, preparation of working papers and financial statement notes, assistance with the consolidation process and with the preparation of the financial statements and financial information return;
• Preparation of various reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, including intercompany balancing and analysis on various balances in conjunction with the relevant department (ex. allowance calculations);
• Being the HST expert for the town, including the determination of taxable revenue items, eligibility of public sector rebates vs. ITCs, filing monthly returns, and providing guidance and assistance to local boards on HST topics;
• Working with local boards on their financial statements and questions, including the preparation of the year end financial statements and attendance at relevant board meetings;
• Training for town staff on the use of the corporate accounting system, maintaining the chart of accounts, providing accounting system assistance as required;
• Various accounting projects;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills

• Completion of a 4 year degree in Business Administration/Accounting combined with 5 to 7 years of experience in a centralized accounting environment. An equivalent to the degree and designation in education and experience will be considered;
• Holding a CPA designation or currently pursuing a CPA designation would be considered an asset;
• Municipal experience in a centralized accounting environment is preferred;
• Must be comfortable with HST legislation and practices;
• Must possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles and be able to apply these to day-to-day operations;
• Must be comfortable working with a centralized accounting or ERP system; must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel;
• Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively, professionally and diplomatically with staff, local boards and auditors.

Applications for this position must be received atoakville.cain the employment section no later than midnight onSeptember 6, 2021.

DATED:August 27, 2021

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing. Assessments for this position may include an interview, written and practical tests. The successful candidate will be required to pass each element of the recruitment process with a minimum score of 70%.