Accounting Clerk - Finance - Permanent Full-Time

Recruitment Details Accounting Technician I/II
Department: Finance and Administration, Water and Waste Department
Position Type: Permanent on a Temporary Basis (until December 31, 2027), Full-time
Monday to Friday
Salary: $2,125.83 - $2,646.76 bi-weekly as per the Accounting Technician 1/2 classification within the C.Posting No.: 127273
These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.
Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.
The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.
For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers.
In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, consideration will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.
The City of Winnipeg is currently recruiting for a candidate that is actively pursuing a Chartered Professional Accountant designation to fill the role of an Accounting Technician. Accounting Technicians fall within a 3 level series whereby the duties and responsibilities increase in scope and complexity as you progress through the series. Progression through the Accounting Technician series is dependent on qualifications, and operational requirements.
Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Financial Services, the Accounting Technician I/II will be responsible for performing accounting functions, including the maintenance of varied accounts and records; posting of entries to accounts; This is the beginning level of detailed accounting work requiring the application of public sector financial accounting principles and practices.As The Accounting Technician I/II, You Will
Maintain, analyze and balance a variety of accounts, tracking discrepancies and preparing corrections, as required or appropriate.
Monitor flow of data to general ledger accounts ensuring all information is processed according to established policies and procedures.
Maintain or assist in the maintenance of subsidiary ledgers, reviewing and reconciling to the general ledger and preparing adjustments, as required.
Oversee some clerical staff assignments (i.e. purchasing, payables, cash, and receivables) to ensure financial information is provided in a timely fashion and recorded in an accurate and efficient manner (if required).
Prepare, review and authorize various payments in accordance with Financial Management Administrative Standards.
Provide financial support to other divisions with respect to projections, budgeting, and various other accounting processes according to established policies and procedures.
Completion of six (6) modules in the CPA PREP program (including Introduction to Financial Accounting, Introduction to Management Accounting, Economics and Statistics plus two additional courses from the program), for AT1; Two years of related accounting experience, for AT1; OR minimum of one (1) year experience as an Accountant Technician 1 or equivalent accounting experience of approximately 3 years, for AT2.
Knowledge of accounting procedures and practices, in particular municipal accounting. *Ability to control and balance various accounting records and summaries.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with financial computer applications and Microsoft Office suite software packages.
Knowledge of the City of Winnipeg¿s PeopleSoft financial reporting system and proficiency working in the system or comparable knowledge and proficiency with financial reporting systems.Required knowledge and proficiency of PeopleSoft must be gained within 6 months of appointment. *Experience in the control and balance of various accounting records and summaries.
Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service at application.
The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
APPLY ONLINE , including all documentation listed below:
Online applications can be submitted at . Position Reports To: Supervisor of Financial Services
If and when this temporary position becomes permanent, the successful applicant to this bulletin will automatically receive this position and a further bulletin will not be necessary.
Progression to the Accounting Technician 2 level is dependent on completion of both the specified educational and experience requirements within the established time frames.
Applicants will be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of this position.
The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training required for this position as directed.