Accounting Coordinator- Payroll/finance - Woodstock, Canada - City of Woodstock

City of Woodstock

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Woodstock, Canada

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Description

ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR (PAYROLL/FINANCE)

Reporting to:
Deputy Treasurer

Department:
Administrative Services

Classification:
PERMANENT Full Time; Non-Union

Salary Range:
$78, 882-$92, 802 (Subject to Job Evaluation after 6 months)

Hours of Work:8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

Starting Date:
July 4, 2024

Application Deadline:
No later than
4:00 p.m. April 26, 2024

Why City of Woodstock?

Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel.

With a growing population of over 45,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities.

The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities.

At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario.

Visitors can enjoy the city's many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock.

When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share.

Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle.

Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock:

Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers,
Competitive Wages
Option to join a Defined Contribution Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions (9%) are matched by the City
Training opportunities to support you in this role.
And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference, just to name a few.

Responsibilities:

Payroll
Responsible for the biweekly payroll process
Required to meet all payroll deadlines and financial reporting deadlines
Provides assistance to payroll clerk related to multiple collective agreements
Knowledge of Ontario Municipal Employees' Retirement System (OMERS), Canada Revenue Agency, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and Employer Health Tax including reporting requirements
Knowledge of statutory holiday and vacation pay legislation and applicable collective agreements
Financial Support and Reporting
Manages various online and counter cash receipts
Responsible for Revenue fund bank reconciliation
Maintains Reserve and Reserve Fund Information
Preparation of Month End statements and quarterly Council reports
Assists with yearend reporting including preparation of working papers and year end journal entries, trial balances and CaseWare
Other
Analyses processes to identify and recommend areas of improvement
Assists with new software implementations
Undertakes financial analyses for various activities
Provides guidance on Perfect Mind software, TransitFare and HotSpot systems and various other online payments
Acts as a resource and provides training to staff on the etimecard system
Acts as backup to the Deputy Treasurer, Accounting Coordinator (A/P & A/R) and Asset Management Accountant
Attends Council meetings as required
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Essential:

Successful completion of a postsecondary degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting or related program
Enrollment in the Chartered Professional Accountants program or equivalent experience required
Minimum of 1 year related experience in a similar position
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to liaise with various City departments and suppliers.

Preferred:

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Diamond, CaseWare and Perfect Mind software Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel

The Corporation of the City of Woodstock does not require proof of vaccination status.

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