Supervisor of Accounting Job at Greater Essex County District School Board

Greater Essex County District School Board Windsor, ON

The Greater Essex County District School Board invites applications from qualified, team-oriented

individuals for the non-bargaining, full-time position of Supervisor of Accounting within the Business

Department. The position is expected to begin as soon as possible.

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager of Financial Services, the Supervisor of Accounting will assist and

supervise all facets of the accounting function. The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the

maintenance of the general ledger and adherence to the Ministry of Education Uniform Code of

Accounts, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Public Service Accounting Board (PSAB)

Standards. This position will be the primary liaison with external auditors and coordinate the

completion annual financial statements, March reporting, other year end reporting and ad-hoc

Ministry compliance requirements. The Supervisor will assist the Manager with the preparation of

the annual budget and revised budget. They will ensure that appropriate internal controls exist and

are operating as expected, by developing and implementing Board policies and procedures, and

ensuring integrity, accuracy, and control of data, and monitoring various accounts. This position is

responsible for the supervision of a Senior Accountant and a team of Accounting Clerks. Salary

and benefits will be paid/provided in accordance with Board Policy.

Nature & Scope of Position:
Supervision of banking, accounts receivable and other day-to-day transactions, including

journal entries

Accounting support for the Windsor Essex Student Transportation Services (WEST)

consortium and Employment Services programs

Maintain accounting periods, access, customers in the accounting system (Sparkrock)

Coordinate the recording and reporting of all Board tangible capital assets

Review and submission of all Ministry funding reports (Priority and Partnership Fund

accounting and reporting)

Responsible for all aspects of tax compliance, including HST and charitable organization

reporting requirements

Assist the Manager of Financial Services with the preparation of the Board’s annual budget

and revised budget.

Interacting with other Supervisors within the Finance Department, Superintendents, Coordinators, Principals, Vice Principals, Managers, other supervisory staff within the Board

Develop reports for payroll, purchasing and accounts payable supervisors.

Demonstrate a commitment to and documented success in working to create a fair, inclusive,

anti-racist environment for all stakeholders, and to supporting diverse constituencies and

populations.

Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Financial Services

Qualifications:
Successful completion of a University Degree or College Diploma (minimum 3 years) in

Business with emphasis in Accounting.

A minimum of 5 years accounting experience.

A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, in good standing.

Related supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment.

Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

The ability to train, lead and motivate others.

Public sector experience and knowledge of PSAB is considered an asset.

Advanced level of computer and keyboarding skills in a variety of software applications,

including Microsoft Office.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply in writing, giving full particulars as to education,

qualifications and experience by visiting https://publicboard.simplication.com/ no later than 4:00

p.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Please note there is no fee to apply to this position. You must

apply under the actual job posting number 3430356 (under Management and Professionals). In

support of the Board’s Indigenous Protocol, applicants of First Nations, Métis and Inuit descent

may apply to fnmicareers@publicboard.ca. No other form of submission will be accepted from

external candidates.

Vicki Houston, Superintendent of Human Resources

Greater Essex County District School Board

451 Park Street West, Box 210

Windsor, ON N9A 6K1

Posting Number: 2023-23

The Greater Essex County District School Board actively encourage applications from members of

groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour,

religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

persons who identify as women; and

persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion

can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the

Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in communities that we

serve.

We will make the necessary accommodations for applicants to support all aspects of the

recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you require assistance

with any accommodations.


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