Cpa Associate

2 months ago


Markham, Canada City of Markham Full time

The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 4th consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes and Statista Inc. In 2024, the City of Markham is ranked the top city in Ontario and in the top 10 for Government Services. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as well as our fiscal accountability. More than 357,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.

Focused on onboarding a new graduate looking to develop qualifying practical experience to attain the CPA designation, the CPA Associate at the City of Markham will be participating in agreed-upon rotations in various parts of the Financial Services Department. In consultation with their Supervisor, the rotations and corresponding responsibilities, tasks, projects, etc. will be designed to progressively fulfil the qualifying practical experience required to attain the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. The City will support and guide the CPA Associate in designing details of the rotation and in undertaking the required reporting. The CPA Associate will also be supported in terms of professional development and mentorship activities required to attain the CPA designation.

Areas within the Financial Services Department within which the CPA Associate can undertake rotations include, but may not be limited to, financial planning and budgeting, accounting and reporting, tax and other revenue policy and administration, development finance, investment management, procurement, and financial transactions (e.g., accounts payable, payroll.

**Major Responsibilities**:
**Research, Analysis and Policy Development & Implementation**:

- Broadly, provides research support and assistance on financial-related matters
- Undertakes assigned project(s), including conducting any required research, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and development of recommendations
- Leads or supports the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, etc., including development and delivery of supporting briefing material, reports, presentations, etc.
- Conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis as part of research work.
- Develops, plans and implements assigned projects

***_For example, with respect to financial reporting:_
- Researches complex accounting issues, and evaluates, calculates, and recommends appropriate accounting treatment.
- Reviews new and/or revised Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and assesses the impact on City of Markham accounting policies and on consolidated financial statements.
- Supports the development of City of Markham corporate accounting policies, and updates policies for new standards to be adopted (as required).
- For example, with respect to development finance:_
- Develops and maintains knowledge of the Development Charges Act and associated/related regulations, policies, etc., and monitors and advises on regulatory changes for impacts to City policies and operations
- For example, with respect to procurement:_
- Develops and maintains knowledge of City Purchasing Bylaw and associated policies, procedures, protocols, etc., as well as related provincial, federal and global regulations and standards; monitors and advises on external and internal changes for impacts to City policies and operations
- For example, with respect to financial planning:_
- Undertakes research on policy and program initiatives to determine, assess and advise on their financial implications, possible funding strategies, risk considerations, etc.

**Operations and Transactions Management**:

- Undertakes, completes, contributes, etc. completion of activities and transactions relevant to the business area
- Collects, analyzes, manipulates and manages information and data and associated systems.
- Prepares or supports the development of work products, reports, etc.
- For example, with respect to financial transactions and reporting:_
- Reviews transactions (e.g., AR and AP entries) and associated documents to record (e.g., on General Ledger) and upload information to the appropriate financial systems
- Prepares annual financial statements and reporting requirements, including the consolidation of relevant agencies, corporations and other consolidated entities.
- Prepares and analyzes relevant note disclosures and ratios for routine and non-routine financial statement elements and reporting.
- Assists in the preparation of ad hoc financial analysis, staff reports, and presentations for submission to City executives, Committees or Council.
- Assesses general ledger balances and transactions for compliance with PSAS.
- For example, with respect to financial planning:_
- Assists in preparation of financial planning and analysis for capital/operating budget proposals and submissions; supports development of business cases


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