Why Guelph:
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of post-secondary education in Finance/Accounting or related field.
• Experience with accounting duties such as preparing and processing journal entries, reconciliations, variance resolution, and year end closing activities.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze data sets to identify issues and determine root cause.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in order to meet deadlines in a very demanding, service-focused environment.
• Excellent mathematical skills, aptitude for figures, thoroughness and attention to detail and accuracy are critical to this position.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff and stakeholders.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Experience using financial enterprise software, JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Enrollment in CPA program and intention to seek accounting designation is considered an asset.
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Provide support to the financial reporting team with respect to the preparation of the year-end working paper files and audited financial statements for the City, and associated entities (e.g. Guelph Junction Railway, and Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc.).
• Support the preparation for interim audit and ad-hoc financial reporting projects.
• Responsible for all accounting entries, preparation of year-end working paper files, and assist with drafting financial statements and Board and Council reporting for Guelph Junction Railway and Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc.
• Support the preparation of the multi-year budget and budget confirmations for Guelph Junction Railway and Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc.
• Record monthly investment cash transactions and assist with investment reconciliations.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Assist with tangible capital asset accounting, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.