Accounts Verification Advisor

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Self-declaration is voluntary, confidential, and, will assist us in supporting the achievement of greater representativeness.

How to complete a self-declaration:
1- Click Apply Online;
2- Complete the Employment Equity section;
3- Click on I want to complete the Self-Declaration Form for Employment Equity Groups; and,
4- Fill out the form. In order to allow the organization to use the information for staffing purposes, you must select purpose 1 - selection processes and statistics related to selections and EE workforce representation.

You will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications and, other (non-essential) qualifications. Here are some tips for responding to screening questions:

▶ When responding please clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE each qualification was met and provide examples.
▶ Each example should include when the example took place, background of the situation, what you did, how you did it, what your role was in the situation, and what was the outcome.

Work environment

The Privy Council Office (PCO) is the hub of non-partisan, public service support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet and its decision-making structures.

Led by the Clerk of the Privy Council, PCO helps the Government implement its vision and respond effectively and quickly to issues facing the government and the country.

Because it is a small department, you have the chance to work with all sub-delegated managers (including Deputy Ministers) and the opportunity to develop in-depth organizational awareness.

Located on Queen Street and nestled in the hustle and bustle of the downtown core, the Privy Council Office (PCO) provides a great location close to parking and public transit.

In its role as the department supporting the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the PCO helps the government to implement its vision, goals and decisions in a timely manner. Take advantage of the opportunity to work in a fast paced, results oriented environment, gaining experience in a central agency committed to supporting employee development and a healthy, positive work environment.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar positions within the Privy Council Office (PCO) in the National Capital Region, on an indeterminate and/or term basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

A secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EX1: Experience in the provision of accounting operations services such as accounts payables, accounts receivables, within a client service organization.

EX2: Experience in processing financial transactions into an integrated financial system such as “SAP”.

EX3: Experience in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), particularly the use of advanced functions, such as pivot tables in Excel.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EXPERIENCE

EX1: Experience in processing travel expense claims.
EX2: Experience using SAP.
EX3: Experience using Shared Travel Services (STS-HRG).

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
English or French Essential

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE:

K1. Knowledge of Accounts Verification techniques.

ABILITIES:

A1: Ability to work under pressure;
A2: Ability to exercise good judgement;
A3: Ability to prioritize and organize work;
A4: Ability to communicate effectively in writing; and
A5: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

PS1: Thoroughness;
PS2: Demonstrating integrity;
PS3: Effective interpersonal relationships;
PS4: Dependability; and
PS5: Client Service Orientation.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Candidates are asked to submit their application by using the online system.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Please provide a valid e-mail address as we will be communicating with candidates via e-mail. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure the department has their current e-mail address at all times throughout the process.

Please note that your application to this selection process may be used to assess certain qualifications such as your ability to communicate in writing. In addition, all other assessment methods such as the exam, interview, correspondence and communication in relation to this selection process, may also be used to assess certain qualifications.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.