Accounting Technician 1/2/3

Under the general supervision of an Accountant, the Accounting Technician 1/2/3 will be responsible for various accounting functions related to the processing and maintenance of financial records. This may include processing/preparation/correction of journal entries, preparation of financial statements and worksheets (from routine to complex), analysis and balancing of accounts, performing accounting functions for a fund or account, and supervision of junior Accounting Technicians and/or clerical staff.

**As the **_Accounting Technician (AT) 1/2/3,_** **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 qualifications include**:

- Completion of six (6) modules in the CPA PEP 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 PEP program (including Financial Reporting 1 and 2), for AT2; OR equivalent through university degree program and continued enrollment in pursuance of enrollment in CPA PEP program towards obtaining their CPA designation; OR enrollment in CPA PEP Program, for AT3.
- 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; OR minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in the City of Winnipeg’s Accountant Technician series or equivalent accounting experience of approximately 5 years, for AT3.
- Knowledge of accounting procedures and practices, in particular municipal accounting. *General (AT1), Good (AT2), Advanced (AT3).
- 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. *General (AT1), Good (AT2), Working (AT3).
- Ability to prepare *financial reports and statements. *Routine (AT1), Semi-complex (AT2), Complex (AT3).
- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks while delivering results on time.
- Verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences.
- Written communication skills with the ability to produce written documents clearly and concisely.
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to control and balance various accounting records and summaries.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

**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 with.
- Experience in producing end results with accuracy and attention to detail.

**To be considered for an AT3, your education and experience includes all of the above as well as**:

- Experience managing and coordinating multiple tasks while delivering results on time.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to effectively supervise and mentor junior staff.

**Conditions of employment**:

- 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 PEP modules