Accounting Officer

About TPL

Toronto Public Library (TPL) is North America's busiest public library system. TPL employs approximately 2,400 staff who provide high quality library services to the people of Toronto across 100 locations.

Posting Type: Relatively Equal Process – Article

Hours per week and Schedule of Work (Hours and Schedule of work are subject to change in accordance with Article 19):

35 hours per week. Evenings and Saturdays required.

Plus seven [7] variable hours.

JOB SUMMARY:

• To provide accounting and financial management services

DUTIES:

• Under the general supervision of the designated supervisor, this position is responsible for:
• developing accounting reporting structures, general ledger report plans and creating non-standard reports
• maintaining general ledger structures and coordinating account code and cost centre structuring
• deleting and creating new cost centres as required
• coordinating and performing year-end procedures
• developing and maintaining operational policies and procedures; incorporating software and methodology changes, monitoring problems and recommending changes
• maintaining security (access and passwords) on computerized accounting system
• complying with external financial reporting requirements, e.g., federal and provincial sales taxes,
• Charity Information Return assisting in cash flow and investment management; obtaining financial information for investment of funds, providing investment recommendations and arranging for placement of funds
• reviewing tenant leases and agreements for financial implications and monitoring payment schedules
• identifying tenant accounts in arrears and follow up

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in the accounting field or approved equivalent of education and experience
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Computer skills using financial software packages
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and analyze financial data
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work with minimum direction, set priorities and plan and execute tasks

The Toronto Public Library does not ask for a credit card, banking information, or social insurance number during the recruitment process. Do not respond to emails or requests for information about jobs at TPL that are not sent from an address.

ACCOMMODATION:

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Toronto Public Library (TPL) invites applications from all qualified individuals. The Library is committed to equal opportunity, diversity in the workplace, equity and reconciliation, and welcomes applications from Indigenous people, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ people and women.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Toronto Public Library (TPL) will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Toronto Public Library (TPL) reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.