Finance Bookkeeper

Here is your opportunity to utilize your financial and communication skills, where you will provide a full range of financial accounting services in support of the Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court. You will provide for the secure administration of revenue funds and accounts and to maintain trust and other accounts.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

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.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:
• record and maintain trust and revenue accounts accurately
• ensure monthly reconciliation and related reports are completed for each account
• balance all trust and revenue accounts daily, check receipts, and investigate any discrepancies
• prepare the daily cash reconciliation and bank deposits for trust and revenue accounts
• approve and prepare general invoices
• resolve discrepancies with the bank
• perform other general clerical functions as required

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge:

• you have demonstrated experience in clerical finance and bookkeeping procedures
• you have knowledge of accounting principles, practices, financial policies, procedures and protocols
• you have the ability to understand court practices and procedures related to bookkeeping functions

Communication Skills:

• you have oral communication skills to liaise and deal effectively with clients at the counter and on the phone
• you use tact and diplomacy to communicate with legal professionals, judiciary and the public
• you have written communication skills to prepare reports

Organizational, Analytical and Judgement Skills:

• you have demonstrated organizational skills to effectively perform multiple tasks and complete work to meet strict deadlines
• you have demonstrated analytical and judgement skills
• you have the ability to perform detailed work with a high level of accuracy
• you have the ability to work independently in a high volume environment with little supervision

Other Related Skills:

• you have proven mathematical skills to perform calculations related to cash
• you are proficient with office software to prepare reports and spreadsheets (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Intranet)

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, February 27, 2023 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.