Analyst - Accounting & Commodity Tax
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Posting ID: 4231
Department: Finance
Division: Financial Services & Payroll
Pay Range: $77,495 - $96,868
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: May 12, 2025
Application Deadline: May 25, 2025
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months.
If you’re enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with Halton Region but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply! This position may be eligible for an underfill opportunity for candidates who do not meet every qualification. We’re always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team!
Job Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor, Financial Operations, this role will ensure the integrity, quality and logic of the accounting information contained in the corporate financial information system (SAP) and provides in-depth specialized commodity tax expertise for the Corporation, ensuring the Region’s compliance to tax legislation, which would include all matters related to GST/HST reporting, reconciliations and remittances, interpretation/ruling requests to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for all commodity tax matters and leading the resolution of any process gaps to prevent CRA penalties and fines.
The Analyst – Accounting & Commodity Tax is also responsible for being the Region’s Corporate Purchasing Card (P-Card) administrator, reconciling the Regions financial records with various bank accounts, and maintains the integrity of the Region’s debentures and sinking funds, by initiating bond transfers, issuing debt interest payments, redeeming mature debt and maintaining all accounting records related to the debentures.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensures the integrity, quality and logic of the accounting information contained in the corporate financial information system (SAP) and provides in-depth specialized commodity tax. Supports adherence to established municipal accounting standards, policies and practices by analyzing general ledger accounts to ensure the accounts are used for intended purposes and the financial transaction is accurate and appropriate.
- Provides expert advice on the Region’s compliance to tax legislation, which would include all matters related to GST/HST reporting, reconciliations and remittances, filing of monthly tax returns, interpretation/ruling requests to the CRA.
- Supports staff as the Region’s Corporate P-Card administrator. Monitors credit card activity and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Oversees the Region’s debentures and sinking funds, by initiating bond transfers, issuing debt interest payments, redeeming mature debt and maintaining all accounting records related to the debentures.
- Performs general ledger account analysis and reconciliations of GL accounts as assigned including bank reconciliations for external/internal audit.
Skills & Qualifications
- Undergraduate Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business.
- Working towards a professional accounting designation is an asset.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting/finance with proficiency in interpreting and analyzing GST/HST legislation and accounting standards. P-Card administration experience using a third-party on-line portal.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the applicable GST/HST legislation in a municipal environment is an asset.
- Advanced MS Excel including Macros, Pivot Tables, and working with large volumes of data.
- Completion of In-Depth GST Courses and knowledge of the Municipal Act for debt issuance purposes is desirable.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.
