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Posted: 
2024-09-26
Job Type: 
Full Time
Employment length: 
Permanent
Language requirements: 
English
Education requirements: 
College/CEGEP
Job experience: 
1 year to less than 2 years
Job industry: 
Education
Job Location: 
Windsor
Supervisor of Accounting - 14 month Assignment The Greater Essex County District School Board invites applications from qualified, team-oriented

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

Business Department. The position is expected to begin on December 1, 2024.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 Ministry 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: $98,898 $116,389What we offer:

Extensive benefits Enrolment in a defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System

(OMERS) Staff Wellness Resources EAP Program Competitive vacation days; plus, additional two-week paid Winter Break.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, and 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 Boards annual budget and

revised budget. Interact with other Supervisors within the Finance Department, Superintendents, Co-ordinators,

Principals, Vice Principals, Managers, other supervisory staff within the Board. Develop reports for payroll, purchasing and accounts payable supervisors. Liaise with external auditors. Account research assignments. Demonstrate a commitment to and documented success in working to create a fair, inclusive, antiracist 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., Thursday,

October 3, 2024 . Please note there is no fee to apply to this position. You must apply under the actual

job posting number 3837474 (under Management and Professionals) . In support of the Boards

Indigenous Protocol, applicants of First Nations, Mtis and Inuit descent may apply to

fnmicareers@publicboard.ca . No other form of submission will be accepted from external candidates.

Chris Boulay, Superintendent of Human ResourcesGreater Essex County District School Board451 Park Street West, Box 210Windsor, ON N9A 6K1Posting Number: 2024-212The 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, Mtis 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.The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and as such, is committed to

providing accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment

process, please contact the Human Resources Department to whom you are submitting your application. Further, should you be selected to proceed in the hiring

process, please let the Human Resources Department know the required accommodations, prior to your interview. This will ensure that the appropriate

accommodation(s) are in place prior to your interview and prior to your potential employment with the GECDSB.