Accounting Clerk, Accounting Services, Regular Full-Time

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Accounting Services, the Accounting Clerk is responsible to support the Financial Services department for various accounting processes. This position will prepare and process financial transactions to the general ledger, ensure files are complete and maintain the corporate financial system.

The Accounting Clerk will also liaise with both internal and external customers to provide customer focused service to ensure positive representation of the values of the City of Kingston.

Meet your department...

We manage the City’s finances to ensure transparency, accuracy, and long-term sustainability. Our team oversees budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, providing the resources and analysis that keep City operations running effectively.

What you'll do...

Prepare journals, adjust entries, process accruals for posting into the corporate financial system and conduct follow up

Prepare and reconcile month and year end working papers for audit, including bank statements

Reconcile non-sufficient funds cheques

Conduct final review of year end cash flow adjustments

Monitor and analyze all General Ledger accounts

Liaise with internal and external customers for accounting related purposes and documents including deposit summaries and invoices

Enter invoices, process and distribute payments to vendors

Process customer invoices, revenue collection and record cash receipts

Respond to general accounting enquiries

Additional duties may be assigned as determined by workload of the accounting team

To qualify, you'll need...

2 year diploma in a business discipline or equivalent

Two (2) years of accounting experience in a computerized environment with experience in the use of integrated financial software and spreadsheet applications

Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX or D365 Financial Management Software an asset

Experience in a municipal/public sector setting an asset

Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation

Ability to perform well independently and as a team player

Ability to perform in a fast paced and demanding work environment

Excellent ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize

Strong attention to detail with good mathematical skills and a high degree of accuracy

Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems

Proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel at a basic level (tested)

Sound understanding of general accounting principles and practices

Good understanding of confidentiality

Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards, regulations and corporate policies and procedures (e.g. Code of Conduct)

Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check

Why us?

Join a team that’s building more than a city - we’re building a community where people thrive. At the City of Kingston, your work has real impact: safer streets, greener spaces, inclusive experiences, innovative transit, creative public spaces, and brighter futures for all.

We’re more than just a municipal government - we’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and community-builders who take pride in shaping the place we call home. As an employer, we’re committed to your growth, your well-being, and creating an environment where every voice counts. Your career is more than a job - it’s where your impact begins.

Why you’ll love it here…

We provide our employees with a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, which may include extended health coverage, travel and life insurance, and long-term disability. Specific benefits can vary depending on your role and terms of employment.

In addition, employees may enjoy access to:

• OMERS defined pension plan
• Vacation entitlements
• Employee wellness and assistance programs and resources
• Ongoing training and education opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Corporate perks such as discounted transit and fitness passes
• Learning & development resources and networks
• Relocation assistance and local resources

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How to apply

Submit your online application by 11:59 PM on the job posting closing date. Click the 'APPLY HERE' button to complete your application.

Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment and selection process to support a barrier-free experience for all candidates in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations, please let us know. For more information, you can contact us at [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who applies. While we value each application, only those advancing in the recruitment process will be contacted. All personal information will be handled in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

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Our commitment

The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.

Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.