Finance Coordinator

Skilled Trades Ontario
Mississauga, ON

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Job details

Full-time
1 day ago

Benefits

RRSP match
Dental care
Employee assistance program

Skills

Microsoft Word
Record keeping
Accounts receivable
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Finance
Accounting software
Filing
General ledger maintenance
Financial management report preparation
Invoice payment processing
Data entry
Organizational skills
Contracts
Accounts receivable processing
Finance and accounting experience
Budgeting
Accounting
Bank reconciliation
Communication skills

Full job description

Position Type: Full-time Regular/Union *this position is represented by OPSEU

Location: Mississauga, ON

Job Band: 4

Salary Range: $27.68 to $33.07/hour

Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week

Reporting to: Manager, Finance

This posting is applicable to: Internal/External Applicants

Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is a Crown agency responsible for skilled trades

certification in Ontario, which includes:

Establishing apprenticeship programs, including training standards, curriculum

standards and certification exams.

Administering apprenticeship programs, including approving apprentices and

sponsors, registering training agreements and assessing applications for

apprenticeship program completion.

Issuing certificates of apprenticeship to completed Ontario apprentices.

Assessing experience and qualifications of individuals who have not completed

an apprenticeship program in Ontario.

Administering exams, including certifying exams, in all trades subject to

certifying exams.

Issuing Certificates of Qualification in all trades with certifying exams.

Renewing Certificates of Qualification in compulsory trades.

Maintaining a Public Register of people authorized to work in compulsory

trades.

Researching apprenticeships and the trades.

The Finance Coordinator supports the organization’s financial operations by ensuring

accurate, timely, and efficient processing of financial transactions and reporting. This

position administers daily accounting activities, including accounts payable and

receivable, reconciliations, and financial data management.

Working closely with the finance team and other departments, the Finance Coordinator

helps maintain strong internal controls, supports budgeting and audit processes, and

safeguards compliance with agency policies and applicable regulations. The role requires

strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities

in a deadline-driven environment.

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Responsibilities:

General

Processes a range of financial transactions, reviews the completeness and

adequacy of supporting documentation.

Ensures compliance with STO’s accounting policies, procedures, and established

purchasing and approval limits.

Utilizes financial software and tools to input, review and reconcile various reports

for financial compliance and control purposes.

Provides information regarding STO’s policies and programs in support of financial

transactions.

Balances sub-ledgers to STO’s financial reports for management to review and

approve.

Perform journal entry processing tasks and validates financial transactions in

accordance with accounting standards.

Prepares accounting schedules, notes and relevant supporting documentation for

all financial transactions.

Responsible for various monthly accounting responsibilities including the

recording of all transactions and preparation of monthly account reconciliations.

Ad hoc reports and projects, as requested.

Accounts Payable

Reviews, reconciles, and processes all invoices, travel claims, corporate credit

card summaries, and other expenditures.

Escalates and resolves non-compliance with policy for incoming claims with the

Manager of Finance; follows up on outstanding compliance issues.

Addresses queries and supports management with cost centre reports. Reviews

requests to confirm the accuracy of charges.

Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts and cost centre hierarchies.

Investigates discrepancies promptly and works toward resolutions.

Prepares supporting documents for year-end audits.

Matches invoices with purchase orders/contracts, ensuring consistency with

contracted rates and terms.

Processes STO payments by creating cheques, electronic payment files, wires,

and pre-authorized payments for review and approval.

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Corresponds with vendors, responds to inquiries, and oversees vendor file

maintenance.

Monitors corporate credit card balances and follows up on overdue amounts and

reconciliation issues.

Scans and files all invoices and supporting documentation.

Banking

Monitors all bank accounts daily for unusual or unexpected transactions.

Ensures that all deposit and payment transactions are valid and accurate.

Assists Client Services with investigations and aids in resolving client billing

queries and process adjustments.

Qualifications:

Diploma or certificate in accounting or related field of study.

1 year of full-cycle accounting or financial administration experience; Experienced

Microsoft Excel user.

Knowledge of:

Accounting principles, financial data, control processes, payment methods,

purchasing approvals, and billing practices.

STO’s financial, purchasing, and accounting policies and procedures to ensure

transactions are processed in compliance and to advise staff.

Financial reporting elements, including the chart of accounts, trial balance, general

ledger, subledger, accruals, deferrals, general journals, and adjusting entries.

Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

Records management processes and best practices to maintain financial data in

computerized filing systems.

Skills include:

Ability to organize and input financial data, financial documentation, workbooks

and reports.

High accuracy and attention to detail to ensure the accurate input of financial data;

Ability to identify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent information.

Effective communication skills to respond to routine inquiries regarding financial

transactions.

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Effective organizational skills in order to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple

tasks.

Able to work with limited supervision and within a team environment.

What STO Offers:

Work-life balance

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

RRSP matching (up to 6%)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS Health with employee perks

Please submit your application on ADP by September 4, 2026 via:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ca76

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Recruitment process will include:

Pre-screening.

In-person interview with hiring Manager and one or two members from

management.

Reference checks conducted by Hiring Manager.

Completion of a police criminal background check satisfactory to STO (if one has

not been done earlier).

Skilled Trades Ontario embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive

workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from

diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and

perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for

Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Skilled Trades Ontario’s Accommodation Policy,

accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the

candidate makes their accommodation needs known to Skilled Trades Ontario. We

welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Skilled Trades Ontario is an equal opportunity employer.

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