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Accounting Technician 1 - 2
City of Winnipeg
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Winnipeg, MB
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Winnipeg, MB

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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 Financial Analyst, the Accounting Technician 1/2 will be responsible for various accounting functions related to the processing and maintenance of financial records primarily relating to revenue recognition. This may include processing/preparation/correction of working papers and journal entries, preparation of financial statements and worksheets, analysis and balancing of accounts, performing accounting functions for a fund or account, and overseeing and improving process controls.

As the Accounting Technician (AT) 1/2 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 to complex financial reports and statements.
  • Prepare (or assist in the preparation of) business plans, budgets, financial projections and year-end working papers and financial statements
  • Supervise (or provide oversight to) clerical staff (or their 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 experience includes:

  • 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; OR nine (9) modules in CPA PREP program (including Financial Reporting 1 and 2), for AT2.
  • 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. General (AT1), Good (AT2).
  • Knowledge of the City of Winnipeg 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. General (AT1), Good (AT2).
  • Ability to prepare financial reports and statements. Routine (AT1), Semi-complex (AT2).
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally 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.
  • Ability to work effectively with financial computer applications and Microsoft Office suite software packages.

To be considered for an AT2, your education and experience includes all of the above as well as:

  • Experience in the control and balance of various accounting records and summaries.
  • Experience preparing journal entries, recording transactions, maintaining records, and making calculations requiring accuracy and attention to detail.

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.
  • A Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s), at their expense.

  • Continued enrollment towards Chartered Professional Accountant designation in accordance with established timelines for each level in the series; specifically:


    AT1 Condition of employment:

  • Continuing Education with the successful completion of three additional PREP modules: a minimum completion of 1 course every 18 months.


    AT2 Condition of employment:


    • The requirements for AT1 plus completion of all remaining PREP modules, a minimum completion of 1 course every 18 months.
  • Must be continually enrolled with CPA Canada.
  • Please note: Should the successful candidate be moving to AT3 in progression, be advised that all of the above for AT1 and 2 apply plus CPA designation completed within 60 months.

Notes:

  • Progression through the Accounting Technician series is dependent on completion of both the specified educational and experience requirements within established time frames plus operational requirements.
  • CPA Canada is currently adjusting their programs and our qualifications/requirements will be changing in the near future to reflect this.

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