Job Description

Do you have finance and administration experience? Consider this opportunity to showcase your accounting skills and provide financial and administrative support services to the Kenora Jail.

This position qualifies for the Northern Attraction Incentive Program (NAIP). NAIP is a pilot recruitment program which offers financial incentives to new hires in specific positions in designated institutions and probation and parole offices in Northern Ontario, including external candidates to the Ontario Public Service and existing employees who agree to work for a term of three years.

All applicants will be provided with more information on the program, once the job advertisement closes. If you would like more information prior to applying, you may contact [CO postings: CSRU@ontario.ca] [all other postings: COR-ETU@ontario.ca

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?

In this role, you will:

• process accounts payable and maintain the institutional reporting systems;
• process direct billing, transfer payments and journal entries;
• reconcile purchase orders, invoices and offender trust accounts;
• ensure accuracy of accounting and purchasing records;
• perform purchasing and supply functions;
• perform daily cash float transactions;
• arrange travel for staff, including booking of flights and rental vehicles;
• provide other general office and clerical support services.

How do I qualify?

Financial Knowledge and Skills

• You have knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• You have financial skills to provide accounts payable and accounting services.
• You have strong arithmetic skills to process accounts payable, calculate and reconcile accounts and invoices.
• You are proficient in financial information systems and software applications (e.g., IFIS) as well as MS Word and Excel.

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

• You can verify the accuracy of financial information, invoices and transactions.
• You can identify and resolve discrepancies and issues within established procedures and guidelines.
• You can exercise good judgement when working with confidential information.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions.

Office Administration Skills

• You have experience and skills in providing general office administration and clerical support.
• You have knowledge of office practices, and you can process mails and use office equipment.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You can explain and provide accurate information on accounts payable and financial procedures.
• You can communicate effectively with managers and staff.
• You demonstrate courtesy, tact and diplomacy when answering phone calls and responding to routine inquiries.

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Permanent, 1430 River Dr, Kenora, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union




Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule:
3-7



Category:
Administrative and Support Services



Posted on:
Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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.
• N-CL-196032/23