Accounting Representative

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is an independent, not-for-profit corporation funded by all Ontario municipalities, accountable to the Province, municipalities and property taxpayers through our Board of Directors. Our role is to assess and classify all properties in Ontario in compliance with the Assessment Act and regulations set by the Government of Ontario. We assess more than 5.4 million properties in Ontario, representing more than $3 trillion in property value. These assessments provide the foundation that municipalities use to base the property taxes needed to pay for community services. Learn more about the work we're doing to make our communities better. At MPAC, we are committed to cultivating an environment where employees can bring their full, unique and authentic selves to the table, and are inspired to do their best work. Do you want to be part of a team helping to strengthen every community across Ontario? Are you interested in seeing the importance of your work firsthand? Do you enjoy a varied workweek with time spent both in the office and out in the community? Become an Accounting Representative with MPAC The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is made up of a team of experts who understand local communities and assess every property in Ontario. What we do provides the very foundation that municipalities use to base the property taxes needed to pay for the services we use every day. Learn more > **Here’s what you will do as part of the team**: Verify and ensure all entries, payments, invoices, and other transactions adhere to relevant MPAC policies and procedures; Ensure transaction approvals adhere to MPAC’s delegation of authority policy, and report irregularities or deviations; Review, automate, and document accounting processes, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement; Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reconciliations of various general ledger accounts; Verify accuracy of account numbers, department codes, general ledger codes, project codes and payment amounts as per the terms of purchase orders and/or vendor invoices; Review prepaid, vendor downpayment, and deposit subledgers, recognize expenses, and ensure deposits/downpayments are applied correctly to vendor invoices; Perform periodic compliance audits to ensure adherence to MPAC Policy; Prepare and enter all required journal entries, including month-end, quarter-end, year-end, and correcting entries in compliance with accounting practices; Assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements and internal quarterly reporting, including responding to internal and external audit inquiries; and Use IRIS/SAP financial tools to input, validate, process and verify all transactions such as vouchers, receipts, invoices, journals etc. are recorded accurately in the IRIS/SAP financial system; (i.e. A/R, A/P, G/L, all modules). **Here’s what you will need to succeed**: Minimum 3 years of experience in finance, financial administration and or related field; Knowledge of accounting principles and taxation practices, with an understanding of financial and administrative policies and procedures; Effective communication and interpersonal skills; Detail oriented with good analytical skills. Ability to establish priorities, organize and complete work accurately and within deadlines; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; Ability to work independently and as a team member; and Maintain current knowledge in accounting principles and continually upgrades technical and professional disciplines by attending internal and external education programs. **Nice to have**: Completion of Post-Secondary education in Accounting and Finance; Completion or in progress accounting designation/diploma or relevant experience; and Proficiency in SAP. **What’s in it for you**: Competitive compensation Great corporate culture Flexible work Opportunity for growth Strong focus on learning, professional accreditation and mentorship Leading edge technology **Full time MPAC employees also enjoy**: competitive benefits package, defined benefits pension plan, three weeks’ vacation to start, parental leave top-up and more. Our Commitment Assessment transparency. Accountability to the people of Ontario. Customer focus. We will be clear and open about the property assessment process and how we arrive at values, continue to deliver cost-effective property assessment services that respect taxpayer dollars, and keep pace with customer needs and explore new ways to build and maintain trust. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism MPAC is committed to implementing an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism strategy. We are taking important steps towards ensuring that all voices are respected, valued and being heard. MPAC is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees can bring their full, unique and authentic selves to the table, and are inspired to do their best