Financial Clerk

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Do you have a strong financial background and knowledge of accounting principles? If so, then consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services where you will be responsible for providing a range of financial and administrative support functions to the Region.

NOTE: The successful candidate will have the option of working from any of the following work locations:

- 347 Preston Street Ottawa, ON
- 33 King Street West Oshawa, ON
- 11 Beechgrove Lane Kingston, ON

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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:
• prepare financial and statistical reports related to programs, finances and administration
• respond to inquiries and resolve issues related to payment/non-payment of invoices, discrepancies and payment schedules
• ensure payments are complete and accurate
• process payments and reconcile financial information
• follow up on outstanding accounts to ensure timeliness of payments
• maintain computer databases of financial and program information
• communicate with ministry staff, suppliers, vendors and clients

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

You must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.

Financial Knowledge:

• you have knowledge of and experience with government financial policies, practices and procedures and financial controllership functions
• you have knowledge of general accounting principles and controls to process accounts and invoices, reconcile payments and prepare reports
• you have the ability to acquire knowledge of the structure of agencies and related Ministry activities to direct cash flow and reconcile claims by ensuring proper authorizations are in place

Analytical, Mathematical and Problem Solving Skills:

• you have analytical, evaluative, and mathematical skills to verify claims, invoices and cash flow payments to agencies
• you have problem solving skills to identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies, develop alternative approaches and provide recommendations on new business processes
• you can interpret and apply relevant polices, legislation, guidelines, principles and procedures

Computer Skills:

• you are proficient with software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, OneNote, Teams, and Outlook
• you have proven experience with databases and financial payment systems to produce, process and track payments and prepare accurate financial and statistical reports

Communication, Organizational and Interpersonal Skills:

• you have well developed communication skills to explain and clarify complex issues and respond to inquiries
• you have judgment, tact and diplomacy when providing information to clients and dealing with situations where disagreement exists regarding payment
• you have proven written communication skills to prepare written material such as reports and correspondence
• you have effective organizational and time management skills to work in a fast paced environment with conflicting priorities and tight deadlines

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Additional information:

Note:

• This ad is also available in French.
• 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.
• T-SS-225398/25

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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.