Senior Accounting Clerk/Analyst
Job No:
272841
Location:
Midhurst, Ontario (Hybrid Role)
- An excellent opportunity to grow your career in a government organization!
- Receive an attractive hourly wage of $30.12 - $37.58 per hour, based on skills and experience!
- Enjoy amazing perks, including generous benefits and a hybrid work model!
About the County of Simcoe
Continually recognized as one of the region’s top employers, the County of Simcoe offers a competitive salary, full pension, benefits and perks, and opportunities for career advancement, while living, working, and playing in one of Ontario’s most beautiful and diverse regions.
Our continuous improvement culture ensures that we always find ways to enhance the work environment for our team. We are always improving our processes and procedures, programs, and systems, and encourage a culture of continuous learning and development for all employees. Join the team at Simcoe County and build a career in a progressive and collaborative organization that is committed to your development and well-being.
To learn more about us, please visit our website at simcoe.ca/
About the Opportunity
The County of Simcoe currently has an opportunity for a Senior Accounting Clerk/Analyst to join our team in our Midhurst, ON office on a full-time basis. This is a flexible, hybrid position.
This position is tasked with a wide variety of general accounting functions, including preparation of the financial reporting package, monthly/annual financial results, supporting documents for financial statements, and other government reporting. You will also be responsible for complex transactions, developing procedures, accounting for new initiatives, and the analysis of financial results while investigating and following up on all discrepancies or other accounting matters as necessary.
Typical days will include activities related to:
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports for assigned areas, including planning, analysis of historical financial information/trends, and review of actual results
- Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis. This includes investigating reasons for variances and preparing narratives for appropriate managers
- Account reconciliations as required
- Assist with the development and implementation of accounting programs and/or procedures
- Recommend changes to policies and procedures along with rationale for such changes as the need arises
- Provide financial information to staff members and internal/external clients
- Investigate problems and recommend solutions
- Identify requirements for internal control processes and ensure compliance is achieved within the department
- Participate in a financial capacity towards new initiatives within the department
- Participate in committees as required
- Comply with provincial and County occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
More About You
To qualify for this role, you will need a minimum of a 3-year diploma with a specialization in accounting, and 3+ years of related experience.
Our ideal candidate will join us with:
- Financial software usage
- Intermediate Excel, Reporting, Presentation, and Microsoft Office skills
- GAAP, PSAB knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of internal control methodology
- Experience with budgeting and forecasting
- Experience in public sector accounting is an asset
As our ideal candidate, you demonstrate exceptional time management, organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills. You possess effective communication and presentation abilities, along with strong analytical skills to identify areas for review and opportunities for improvement. Additionally, you excel in working collaboratively within a team environment to develop solutions, as well as independently achieving goals and objectives.
About the Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you will be rewarded with an attractive hourly wage of $30.12 - $37.58 per hour, based on skills and experience, along with a wide range of excellent benefits, including:
- Benefit premiums 100% covered by employer!
- Extended health, vision, and dental
- Life and long-term disability, and travel insurance
- Annual health spending account
- Paid sick days and 2 float days per year
- Department team-building events
- Company events (annual chilli cookoff, Pumpkin carving contests, and more)
- Tuition reimbursement program and external training opportunities
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
- Flexible work environment with hybrid work model
If you love to work amongst genuine, supportive people who are passionate about improving your community, we would love to hear from you - Apply Today!
The County of Simcoe is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and supportive working environment. All offers of employment are conditional upon presentation of any required documents applicable to the job including a COVID-19 Vaccine Receipt or Certificate showing fully vaccinated status. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations will be provided to candidates who are unable to be vaccinated for verified medical reasons or under such other grounds as may be protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code.