Accounting Clerk

At the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, we love the outdoors; we nourish arts and culture; we encourage sport and recreation; we explore and preserve our past. We are passionate about this province and foster that passion in others. We are a diverse ministry and value a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The Strategic and Corporate Services Branch is seeking an organized, service oriented and flexible individual with accounting experience to join our team as the Financial Clerk for a nine-month term.

Reporting to the Financial Analyst, the Financial Clerk will:

• Be responsible for analyzing financial information, interpreting and applying accounting and financial policies and procedures.
• Review and interpret information sources to improve financial accounting controls and processes, including the development of internal operation procedures for financial management processes.
• Respond to information requests, prepare financial reports and present budget reports in a meaningful manner to support making financial decisions.
• Resolve queries, conflicts and exceptions regarding the processing of ministry payments and/or receivables.
• Review financial documentation for discrepancies and errors.
• Build and maintain close working relationships with external clients and internal team members.
• Input, update and retrieve information from financial systems.

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including reconciliation, forecasting, modelling, tracking and reporting.
• Excellent working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software and being able to retrieve, compile, evaluate and organize information to respond to inquiries and produce in-depth documents or reports.
• The ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and strong attention to detail.

To succeed in this position, you will have experience with basic accounting principles and procedures relating to accounts payable and receivable, journal entries and reconciling accounts.

Typically, the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be obtained through an accounting certificate or diploma program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, which creates equitable space for all staff and is reflective of the community we serve. The Ministry welcomes applications from all individuals, and we encourage applicants to self-identify in their application. We affirm our Commitment to Reconciliation as we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees.