Accounting Clerk 12

Job Description

Job title: Accounting Clerk 12

Company: City of Saskatoon

Job description: Position: Accounting Clerk 12Division: Corporate Financial ServicesDepartment: Corporate RevenueTerm: 1 Temporary position available for approximately 12 months.Closing Date: 12/20/2024Labour Group: CUPE 59Posting: 3867Job SummaryUnder the supervision of the Accounting Coordinator, this position ensures the integrity of data between the Assessment and Property Tax systems, performs the daily balancing of the Property Tax and Revenue Collections Systems, processes accounting transactions, and performs other various activities related to the division financial systems. This position also provides payroll support for assigned work groups within the Division.Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares the daily balancing for division financial systems and communicates any discrepancies with other divisions and departments.
• Monitors and verifies utility and property tax direct debit payments batches and communicates with customers and banking institutions as required.
• Prepares all bank transactions for the Corporation (i.e. wire payments, transfers, stop payments, etc.).
• Prepares entries to the revenue collections system to correct point-of-sales batches, processes and reconciles returned Items, and prepares customer refund cheques as required.
• Processes various assessment and tax transactions in division business systems.
• Monitors and verifies the accuracy and integrity of the data entered into the Assessment appraisal system.
• Reviews, prepares and enters department journal entries into the corporate General Ledger System.
• Completes complex bank and various general ledger account reconciliations, including investigating and clearing outstanding and unusual items.
• Prepares, processes, reconciles and maintains payroll records and files, and responds to payroll-related enquiries for assigned work groups.
• Assists with the review, development, and implementation of controls, procedures and forms.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QualificationsEducation, Training and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 education.
• Successful completion of a recognized one year post-secondary business-related program, plus or including:

• Introductory Accounting 1
• Introductory Accounting 2
• Intermediate Accounting 1
• Intermediate Accounting 2
• Management Accounting 1
• Management Accounting 2
• Commercial Law
• Five years’ related office experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Considerable knowledge of audit standards and practices.
• Knowledge of the City’s utility billing, assessment and taxation processes and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, and make decisions in accordance with, established policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain moderately complex accounting records and prepare account reconciliations and reports.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to operate word-processing, spreadsheet and database software

Weekly Hours: 36.67Salary Range: $61,748.88 to $68,077.68 CAD per annum (2023 rates. Negotiated increases of 3% for 2024, and 2.5% for 2025 will apply when applicable.)Diversity, Equity and InclusionThe City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visitAccommodationThe City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@saskatoon.ca.While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.Our Recruitment Process: Application
Posting Closes
Resume Review
Pre-screen/Interview
Offer
Pre-Employment Conditions
Welcome to the City

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Job date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 23:52:12 GMT