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Posting Period: 10-MAY-2024 to 24-MAY-2024

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs research and prepares operating and capital budget submissions and financial status reports
• Creates spreadsheets and provides additional documentation to support the division's operating and capital budget submissions
• Prepares budget schedules and takes necessary action to effect and maintain control of budget adjustments throughout the year
• Tracks capital budget project progress, expenditures, commitments, completion status and yearend projections
• Develops, prepares and maintains monthly budget variance and forecast reports in relation to Operating budgets for senior management of the Division.
• Develops and prepares financial statements to advise management on the financial status of various operating budget items, using information extracted from corporate and divisional accounting systems and databases
• Reviews Divisional financial statements for accuracy and completeness, determines accounts to be charged on all types of accounting documents, and liaises with Finance staff in establishing new Divisional account code requirements
• Reviews and analyses various expenses and revenue (e.g. payroll, contribution from reserve funds, etc.) and generates appropriate adjustments and timely management information reports
• Reviews all materials and purchase requisitions for availability of funds
• Researches and collects data for reporting the effectiveness and efficiency of Divisional / Unit programs based on performance measurement criteria
• Conducts cost benefit studies and financial research on divisional operations from concept to completion
• Liaises with staff of Accounting Services, Payroll and Financial Planning, and assists in the preparation of financial reports and budget-related correspondence
• Reviews and updates current Divisional procedures as required to facilitate coordination of the division's budget submission, etc.
• Attends meetings to provide and clarify information and resolve issues
• Assists in the processing of subsidy requests and annual information returns.
• Monitors operating, capital and transition project accounts.
• Creates, develops and maintains personnel payroll forecast system for inclusion in the Division's operating budget.
• Provides guidance to accounting clerks in the performance of their duties. Checks and verifies account codes, features of expense

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Degree in accounting, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Experience with budget preparation, including complex financial statements, and operating and/or Capital Budget processes and systems (e.g., Captor, PBF).
3. Experience with cost-sharing programs, account reconciliation, variance analysis, and reporting on financial and performance metrics
4. Experience with computer-based accounting, financial, and purchasing systems (e.g., SAP, RPGS Online), along with the use of database management tools such as Microsoft Excel, Access. 

You must also have:

• A high level of skill in the extraction of large amounts of data from corporate systems and organizing, analyzing and transforming the data into information for management decision making.
• Sound knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices, maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, deployment of control accounts, age analysis of receivables, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), proficiency in mathematical calculations and high degree of accuracy with figures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff and with external clients.
• Ability to work in teams and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work in a customer service environment, addressing the service inquires, requests and concerns of clients, the general public and/or staff.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces
• Familiarity with public sector performance measurement and the ability to research and track useful process and product measures for reporting the effectiveness and efficiency of Divisional programs is an asset.

Possession of a completed or partially completed CPA designation is considered an asset

Please Note:

As a condition of employment with the Senior Services and Long-Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg. 246/22).

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Financial Operations, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for providing financial and administrative services to the branch and the department, including preparing, processing, tracking, and reconciling financial transactions and financial systems (including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial coding, and signing authorities. This position also researches, analyzes, and compiles financial information, provides guidance to department staff on financial processes, and provides administrative support services to the branch (and department as needed), which may include but is not limited to front-end customer service, purchasing supplies, and overseeing facility management processes.

This position is best suited to someone who is motivated, enjoys multi-tasking, works well in a team environment, and can work within tight deadlines.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications, and specifically how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential qualifications shown below. Ensure a month/year format is used for each work experience. Note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Coursework in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience managing accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Experience preparing various financial reports and reconciliations.
• Experience using various computerized financial systems
• Experience working with computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Weekly Hours: 36.67

Closing Date: 05/13/2024 

What your role will be…
Financial Advisor
At Scotiabank we help employees build their futures – where they can be themselves, and win together. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a performance-oriented culture that includes coaching, learning, and development – there are endless possibilities. At Scotiabank – you can make an impact. You help make the futures of our 25 million customers happen. You can find your future here.
What you’ll be doing…
Our Advisors are customer-centric and able to connect with people in a relatable way. As an essential member of the Canadian Banking Branch network, our focus is to provide exceptional service throughout the customer’s journey by:

• Taking a proactive approach to discovering our customer needs, listening to understand what they are asking for
• Educating our customers, providing relevant insights and expert advice
• Building our customer’s comprehensive plans using a holistic approach to help them achieve their goals
• Nurturing strong, long-standing relationships
• Developing, retaining and growing the branch business by delivering against individual and team sales goals that support a positive customer experience

What you need to succeed…

• The appetite and drive to build strong customer relationships and deliver excellence customer service
• The proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets in a fast paced environment that align to a customer’s stated goals
• To uncover and solve for customers’ needs
• Mutual Funds licence and working towards the CIFP Diploma

What we’re offering…

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our customers.
• You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high-performance. You’ll be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development.
• You’ll receive clear, transparent criteria to progress in your career.
• You won’t need to wait for a vacancy in your branch or move to another branch to elevate your career. You can do it from the same chair enabling you to build deeper relationships and grow your expertise.

What you’ll do

The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for the execution and maintenance of time away from work, and timekeeping programs and processes across the enterprise. This role will appeal to someone who is an organized, thoughtful, and collaborative relationship builder.

• Primary contact for questions related to time tracking and time away from work questions

• Provide training and coaching to employees, and managers on time keeping best practices

• Build reports and audit queries to maintain the integrity of time data in Workday

• Contribute to the maintenance of the Workday knowledge library to maintain relevance

• Participate in the review and approval of key business processes related to time and absence program delivery

• Provide legislative expertise in the areas of overtime, stat holiday pay etc across Canada

What you bring

• 1-3 years experience within payroll

• Exceptional knowledge of Canadian Tire overtime, absence and time off programs, eligibility, and administration practices.

• Exceptional communicator, with an ability to make connections with people quickly.

• Strong ability to manage multiple and competing priorities

• Experience working with Workday Timetracking or another equivalent time system (i.e. Kronos, Dayforce, PeopleSoft)

• Experience working with large data sets in Excel and comfortable with functions like VLOOKUP, formatting, cleansing data, building various Excel formulas (if statements etc)

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

The Payroll Process Lead will be responsible for processing salaried payroll and act as a back up for hourly payroll. This role will also support the payroll team to improve processes, auditing of data, system testing and enhancement execution. 

How You’ll Help

• Leads payroll team to review payroll process and procedures, to identify better processes and to implement the changes.
• Leads the biweekly processing of salaried payroll
• Provides guidance and training to Payroll Team on payroll processes and tools.
• Participates in the hiring, development, performance management of staff and provides support, mentoring and leadership on an ongoing basis to ensure that the department achieves high performance standards and builds employee confidence.
• Assumes responsibility for all job duties identified in the job description for the manager of payroll in their absence.
• Establishes and develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including HR, IT, Finance, Union groups and government agencies.
• Oversees payroll system issues and collaborates with IT to make improvements and upgrades. Leads special projects as they relate to Payroll.
• Investigates software issues and reports to IT if unable to solve.
• Responsible for the preparation of year-end documentation, such as T-4s
• Other payroll related duties as required. 

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Post secondary education, preferably in payroll administration, business or office administration. 
• A suitable combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Certification with National Payroll Institute an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience processing payroll and related reporting and administration.
• Previous experience in the transportation industry an asset.
• Strong inclination towards working with numbers and data.
• Ability to work well in a cyclical, deadline driven environment.
• Strong computer skills, including accurate data entry and knowledge of MS Outlook, Excel and Word, as well as the logic of payroll-related software.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
• Results focused.
• Good problem solving and continuous improvement thinking skill.
• Experience with Oracle HCM an asset

Weekly Hours: 37.33 

Posting Closing Date: May 7, 2024

Job Description:

The incumbent, under the supervision of the Manager of Financial Aid and Student Awards (FASA), is responsible for the administration of the following Algonquin College (TSA Funded) bursaries: Student Assistance Bursary, College Student Employment Program (CSEP) and the Dual Credit Bursary. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the administration of the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities bursaries: the Aboriginal Post-Secondary Educational & Training Bursary, the Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD), Student Access Guarantee program and the Ontario First Generation Bursary.

The incumbent is also responsible for administering the Registrar’s Office’s Emergency Student Funding, including the Plant Some Roots Bursary and the Algonquin College’s Students’ Association Emergency program.

The incumbent will also be responsible for the administration and oversight of the award and scholarship program.  The incumbent will be the liaison between the Advancement Office, the Faculty Award Committee members and the Financial Aid and Student Award Office. The incumbent’s role will to ensure the selection criteria of the different awards and scholarships are met and that information about the awards and scholarship programs is current and communicated to the College Community.

The incumbent acts as the subject matter expert for these bursaries, awards and scholarships and will be an active participant in the on-going process review of these programs. The incumbent’s role is to ensure that all possible financial assistance is provided to eligible students in need to facilitate their retention and student success.

Required Qualifications:

• Three (3) year diploma or degree in Business Administration, International Business or similar areas of study;

• Five (5) years experience in customer service setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a Financial Aid and Student Awards setting;

• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM.

* This position is paid at Payband H

* Vacancy is for P16859

* This job requires occasional or regular onsite work.

• Posting Period: to 26-Apr-2024

Major Responsibilities:

• Reviews, analyzes and reconciles accounts and ensures compliance with related legislation, established divisional and corporate policies, procedures and practices and accounting principles

• Performs calculations in order to prepare adjusting entries and statements of account
• Identifies and resolves posting errors
• Performs and maintains accounts receivable functions including bank deposits and reconciliations, preparing, reviewing, posting and reconciling journal entries
• Tracks and monitors incoming cash, cheques and supporting documents
• Maintains contact with clients
• Reviews general ledger recoveries and adjustments, and reconciles recoveries
• Provides financial analysis and other information to the Divisions
• Creates/executes ad hoc financial system reports for analysis purposes
• Assists on special projects and assignments
• Investigates, analyzes and takes corrective action on erroneous accounting transactions

• Respond to telephone enquiries submitted by City staff, banks, vendors and other stakeholders.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Considerable accounting experience with completion of post-secondary accounting courses OR an acceptable combination of education and experience.
2. Considerable experience using SAP financial system or equivalent financial systems.
3. Considerable experience in the analysis and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statement preparation.
4. Considerable experience in the analysis, investigation and processes of banking related activities, and bank reconciliations.

You must also have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office:  Excel and Word

• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare detailed summaries, statements and documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to compose correspondence, memoranda and reports requiring specialized knowledge.
• Good interpersonal and customer skills with the ability to interact with staff, clients and the public in an efficient and diplomatic manner, both in person and by telephone.
• Mathematical ability to calculate recoveries and adjustments.
• Ability to work under time constraints and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage work with minimal supervision and to complete a number of tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to detect, analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of a team.

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City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.