Accounting Technician 1 - Winnipeg, Canada - City of Winnipeg

City of Winnipeg

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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As the
_Accounting Technician 1, _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.
Prepare regular and as required journal entries performing necessary calculations and file maintenance, ensuring proper documentation and authorization, etc.
Maintain or assist in the maintenance of subsidiary ledgers, reviewing and reconciling to the general ledger and preparing adjustments, as required.
Prepare routine financial reports and statements and assists in preparation of semi complex and complex financial reports and statements.
Assist in the preparation of business plans, budgets, financial projections and yearend working papers and financial statements
May 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.
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.

Your education and qualifications include:

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) or equivalent through a university degree program and continued enrollment in pursuance of enrollment in CPA PEP program towards obtaining their CPA designation.
Two years of related accounting experience.
General knowledge of accounting procedures and practices, in particular municipal accounting.
General 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.
Ability to prepare journal entries, record transactions, maintain records, and make calculations requiring accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to prepare routine financial reports and statements.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to control and balance various accounting records and summaries.
Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks while delivering results on time.

Conditions of employment:

The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
Continued enrollment towards Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
Continuing Education with the successful completion of three additional PREP modules: a minimum completion of 1 course every 18 months.

Notes:

Progression to the Accounting Technician 2 level is dependent on completion of both the specified educational and experience requirements within the established time frames

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINNIPEG: