Finance Clerk - Accounts Payable

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Do you enjoy working independently to focus and complete a range of financial and clerical support functions? If you answered yes, then consider this opportunity at the Central North Correctional Centre.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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About the job

You will be responsible for:
• processing accounts payable for the institution;
• providing clerical, administrative and financial support to the Business Administrator and maintain monthly institutional reporting systems;
• providing general office and clerical support by: typing a variety of correspondence, faxing, photocopying, processing mail.

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What you bring to the team

Financial Administration Knowledge and Skills:

• knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• knowledge of PC-based computer operations and software applications such as the Integrated Financial Information System (IFIS), EXCEL, WORD etc.
• ability to apply government and ministry financial administration policies and procedures appropriately
• ability to process accounts payable
• ability to calculate and reconcile accounts and invoices
• demonstrated arithmetic skills

Analytical, Problem Solving and Reasoning Skills:

• ability to verify financial information and maintain accuracy
• ability to resolve discrepancies and issues within a range of established procedures and options

Office Administration Skills:

• demonstrated knowledge of office administrative practices, mail and courier processing, office equipment, and computer software
• proven ability to provide general office, administrative, and clerical assistance

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• proven courtesy, tact and diplomacy to provide effective receptionist services
• ability to ensure correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation when typing correspondence or reports
• ability to exercise discretion and good judgement regarding confidential information

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• At this time, all employees working in congregate living settings are required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
  
  Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated' under the Employer's policy and will be required to attend a vaccine education program, as determined by the Employer. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program. All employees working in congregate living settings must undergo regular rapid antigen testing, regardless of vaccination status.
  C-CL-189820/22

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.