Accounting Technician 2/3

Under the general supervision of an Accountant, the Accountant Technician is responsible for performing accounting duties and responsibilities in the processing and maintenance of financial records. Responsibilities include preparation of work sheets, analyzing and balancing of accounts, preparation of detailed financial reports, etc. and may involve performing all accounting functions for a fund or account and/or the supervision of Accountant Technicians and/or clerical staff. This is the advanced level of detailed accounting work requiring the appreciation of public sector financial accounting principles and practices.

Duties and responsibilities of this class are differentiated from those of Accountant Technician 2 by increased scope and responsibility, the greater complexity of recording and controlling transactions, increased involvement in analysis of accounting related matters, and the greater requirement for independent decision making based on a full working knowledge of accounting principles and this level of position will deal with significantly complex financial reports and statements and will likely supervise Clerical staff.

**As the **_Accountant Technician, _**you will**:

- Maintain, analyse 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 significantly complex financial reports and statements.
- Prepare business plans, budgets, financial projections and year-end working papers and financial statements.
- Supervise clerical staff (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 required for Accountant Technician 2 include**:

- High school graduation or equivalent supplemented by Completion of nine (9) modules in CPA PREP program (including Financial Reporting 1 and 2) or equivalent through university degree program and continued enrollment in pursuance of enrollment in CPA PEP program towards obtaining their CPA designation.
- Minimum of one (1) year’s experience as an Accountant Technician 1 or equivalent accounting experience of approximately 3 years.

**Your education and qualifications required for Accountant Technician 3 include**:

- Enrollment in the CPA PEP Program.
- A minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience in the City of Winnipeg’s Accountant Technician series or equivalent accounting experience of approximately five (5) years.

**Additional qualifications required for either Accountant Technician 2 or 3 include**:

- Good knowledge of accounting procedures and practices, in particular municipal accounting.
- Experience in the control and balance various accounting records and summaries.
- Experience preparing journal entries, record transactions, maintaining records, and making calculations requiring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to prepare semi-complex financial reports and statements.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks while delivering results on time.
- Good knowledge of the City of Winnipeg’s PeopleSoft financial reporting system and proficiency working in the system.

**Conditions of employment**:
**CORE COMPETENCIES for ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINNIPEG**:

- Citizen & Customer Focus
- Respecting Diversity
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity and Trust
- Results Oriented