Senior Accounting Analyst Capital

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 13261 
Number of Vacancies: 1 
Department: Accounting Services (20001217) - Capital Accounting - Accounting Services (30000596) 
Salary Information:  $87,596.60  -  $109,509.40
Pay Scale Group:  08SA (CAN/S/J/08SA)
Employment Type:  Temporary-Until December 31, 2027
New or Existing Vacancy:  Existing

Weekly Hours:  35 Off Days:  Saturday and Sunday   Shift:  Day
Posted On: June 10, 2026
Last Day to Apply: June 23, 2026
Reports to: Manager, Capital Accounting

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan -  Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:

Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

Career Opportunity

Join the Finance team at this exciting time - we have a Temporary Senior Accounting Analyst opportunity available.

What You Will Do

As the Senior Accounting Analyst, you will use your financial acumen and knowledge of financial accounting policies and controls and act as a lead for financial reporting on capital projects.  This position plays an essential role in reviewing and approving project accounting & reporting, monitoring and analyzing financial transactions, and performing period-end and year-end financial reporting process.

In addition, you will ensure capital project costs are complete and appropriately charged to the relevant projects and accounts and maintain the TTC’s record of subsidized and non-subsidized capital assets, including its capital asset creation, depreciation and disposal. This involves processing indirect & overhead cost allocations to applicable capital projects across the organization. 

You will also support the year-end process by performing various year-end requirements including reviewing and ensuring completeness of accruals, account reconciliations, analysis for year-end true-up, and coordination of audit requirements.

You will ensure that transactions related to capital projects and budgets comply with TTC policies, procedures, current account standards, and guidance issued by the Public Sector Accounting Board such as Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) standard (PS3280).  

In addition to the above, you will support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Help to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies Performs other related duties as assigned
The successful candidate will be required to participate in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, along with extensive related experience; or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
• A professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficiency with other Microsoft software (e.g. Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of current accounting and auditing principles and practices as described in the CPA Canada Handbook, the with Public
• Sector Accounting Standards, Canadian Auditing Standards and Other official pronouncements (e.g. International Financial
• Reporting Standards or International Public Sector Accounting Standards) would be an asset
• Demonstrated work experience with SAP would be preferred
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and mathematical skills
• Experience in analyzing financial reports, preparing and reviewing Journal entries and reconciliations
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and comfortable working in an environment of change and process improvements
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work accurately with strong attention to detail
• Must possess good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to handle inquiries efficiently and effectively and resolve issues with other departments
• Experience and comfortable working with external auditors
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Apply accounting principles and practices
• Apply analytical skills
• Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal communications through various media
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
• Train and instruct individuals and / or groups
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
• Use office technology, software and applications

What we Offer?

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging, representation and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities. 

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570 or Jobs@ttc.ca .  Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

General Prohibition in Hiring Process

The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses, or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.
• All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool
• During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.
• You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.

Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC’s hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.

Relatives of TTC Employees

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee. 

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.