Responsibilities

Reporting to the Accounting Coordinator/Deputy Treasurer, the Finance Summer Student will assist with the following:

• Month-end general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assistance with implementation of new software initiatives.
• Back-up support for Finance Clerks during vacation & peak transactional cycles.
• Documentation and creating training documents (related to above duties)
• Filing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 and must be returning to a post-secondary school.
• Working towards an Accounting Diploma, or equivalent.
• Experience in an office environment preferred, ideally with exposure to accounting procedures
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Applications with a focus on Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and to prioritize to meet inflexible deadlines.

About Us

The City of Woodstock is a rapidly growing city at the heart of Oxford County. When you work for the City you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle.

The City of Woodstock is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Application Details

• Submit your resume and cover letter online at http://careers.cityofwoodstock.ca no later than 4 p.m. April 10, 2023
• Salary rate is $17.40 per hour.
• Schedule is Monday to Friday, 7 hour day shift
• The anticipated start date for the positions is May 8, 2023.
• In accordance with the City of Woodstock’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy, new employees hired with the City of Woodstock are required to be fully vaccinated (2 doses) as a condition of employment, subject to accommodations required in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Thank you for your interest in working with the City. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.