Job ID #32122: Intermediate Accounting Analyst

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

• Job ID #32122: Intermediate Accounting Analyst 
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description ID #: 15
• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on August 12 2026.
• Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy 
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
  

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

 

Reporting to the Manager, Accounting Services, perform accounting functions associated with the operation of Accounting Services Section within the Financial Services Division.

 

GENERAL DUTIES

 

Compiles annual financial statements, schedules and notes for submission to auditors, management, Council and ratepayers.

 

Compiles annual Financial Information Return schedules for submission to the Province after review by management.

 

Co-ordinates year-end audit of the City of Hamilton’s financial results and financial position.

 

Controls year-end financial information by developing data required with the auditors, requesting data from the staff in other departments and staff in other sections of Corporate Services; reviews data received for accuracy, completeness and relevancy and ensures timely receipt of data.

 

Analyzes and summarizes significant variances in the results reported in the annual financial statements, schedules, notes to the statements, financial information return schedules and working papers.

 

Co-ordinates, summarizes and analyzes the annual requirements of the City’s Municipal Performance Measurement Program (MPMP) for submission to the public and the Province.

 

Reviews and applies procedures and governing legislation to complete the financial statements and Financial Information Return schedules; completes HST/GST returns and answer HST/GST) queries; and researches financial reporting and accounting issues.

 

Controls adherence to established municipal accounting practices by analyzing balance sheet accounts to ensure the accounts are used for intended purposes and the balance is accurate and appropriate.

 

Reviews balance sheet accounts submitted by other staff to ensure accounts are used for intended purposes, reviews interfund transactions to ensure expenditure and revenue transactions between current budget, capital budget and reserves are accurate.

 

Reviews transactions recorded in the reserves and reserve funds to ensure they met pre-approved uses or sources: reviews significant variances in expenditure account categories and revenue account categories to ensure that classifications are accurate in the financial statements; and reviews the significant variances in expenditure and revenue “function and program” categories to ensure that classifications are accurate in the financial statements.

 

Reconciles specific balance sheet accounts including, but not limited to, specific bank accounts.

 

Reviews journal entries, account reconciliations and system-related postings for consistency, accuracy and completeness and follow-up with corrections where necessary.

 

Prepares monthly HST/GST claim and submits to the federal government (Canada Revenue Agency - CRA).

 

Controls and manages the collection of information for financial reporting and accounting processes.

 

Reviews, improves and documents accounting procedures to improve controls, improves administrative and operational process efficiency and enhance audit efficiency.

 

Reviews and recommends changes to the processes and applications within the financial system (PeopleSoft General Ledger and Accounts Payable).

 

Instructs other staff members and assists in the training of City staff on HST/GST, municipal accounting and auditing processes.

 

Examines existing cost allocation methodologies and models, recommends and develops more equitable and consistent policies and procedures.

 

Develops spreadsheet applications to provide better financial information to management.

 

Prepares ad hoc reports for external auditors and management as required.

 

Initiates and processes journals for specific financial transactions.  Approves AP invoices, AR Request for Invoices and cash receipts for specific goods and services, as required.

 

Assembles and maintains files of relevant information to support financial statements, schedules and notes, accounting transactions, Municipal Performance Measurement Program, HST/GST submission and account reconciliations.

 

Inputs, retrieves, manipulates, analyzes and summarizes data from financial system, banking system, e-mail system, word processing and spreadsheet applications.

 

Receives and answers inquiries from staff, the public and government agencies.

 

Composes correspondence to various City department’s internal staff and outside agencies.

 

Participates in special projects as required.

 

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Demonstrated knowledge and working experience of accounting procedures at an intermediate financial level normally acquired by the completion of a three-year Community College Business Administration Program or a combination of education and related work experience.
2. Previous accounting experience preferably with a computerized government system reporting budget variances and commitments.
3. Experience in a computerized environment.  Detailed working knowledge of MS Office - Word, Excel and database software.  Knowledge of Peoplesoft would be considered an asset.
4. Must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing with staff, members of the public, elected and appointed officials.
5. Demonstrated ability to create spreadsheets and manipulate data in MS Excel.
6. Demonstrated ability to analyze accounting transactions and work with a minimum of supervision.
7. Municipal accounting experience is preferred.

Disclaimer:

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

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The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.  If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.