Supervisor of Accounting Services

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Supervisor of Accounting Services

The Opportunity

Working with and reporting to the Assistant Superintendent of Finance Services, Horizon School Division is seeking a dynamic and intuitive individual to provide leadership and to act as a resource for the accounting services department, while providing a strong client centered focus to both internal and external stakeholders.

We Offer

• Full-time permanent position (37.5 hours per week)
• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
• Salary range of $75,000 - $100,000
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Comprehensive benefit package including extended health care, dental, group life insurance, vacation and other paid days of leave
• Personal professional development allocation to support career growth and skill development

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensures the Division operates in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with the terms and conditions of any funding received and with adherence to recognized Administrative Procedures and Ministry of Education requirements
• Provides support to the Assistant Superintendent of Finance Services in areas of assigned responsibilities including but not restricted to accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, budget development and monitoring, financial risk management and internal controls
• Assists in the preparation of year-end working papers to support the completion of the annual financial statements and provides support throughout the external audit
• Responsible for month-end processes and preparation of monthly journal entries to allow for the timely and accurate completion of month-end, annual and ad hoc reports as requested by the CFO and Assistant Superintendent of Finance Services
• Preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring compliance with ministry requirements and public sector accounting standards
• Assist in development and monitoring of the annual operating and capital budgets
• Maintain current knowledge of GAAP, PSAB and Ministry of Education reporting requirements
• Continually monitor the area of Accounting Services and make recommendations regarding continuous improvements in effectiveness and efficiency
• Provide on-going support to school secretaries in reviewing and posting transactions for school-based budgets and ensure compliance with administrative procedures
• Oversight of general ledger accounts and preparation of adjusting journal entries as required
• Assist with any special projects as assigned

Education, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Possesses an Undergraduate Degree in Commerce or Business Administration with a major in Accounting or Finance
• Holding or working towards a professional accounting designation (CPA) would be an asset; an equivalent combination of practical training and experience would be considered
• Three to six years’ progressively responsible related experience in financial and management analysis and reporting
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Possesses a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and maintenance of general ledgers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to lead a team in a multidisciplinary environment and apply change management skills
• Experience with ERP systems would be considered an asset
• Experience in the public sector and application of PSAB would be considered an asset

The Person

You are energetic and intuitive, with a strong work ethic and a focus on customer service. You care about quality, accuracy, and paying attention to detail, yet you can also see the big picture and how multiple elements of the work fit together. You work effectively in a team as well as independently and succeed with minimal supervision. You are always looking for ways to improve what we do and strive to continually provide superior support to both internal and external stakeholders.

This position will commence on a mutually agreed upon date.

Accepting applications online via AppliTrack ONLY. Please apply as soon as possible as the posting will close once a suitable candidate is found.