Postal clerk Jobs in St. Catharines, ON

District School Board of Niagara

Invites applications for the following position :

Finance Clerk

The DSBN is a supportive, innovative community that works towards doing what’s best for kids, and helps every student achieve success. Whether you’re in the classroom, on the playing fields, in the office or in the cafeteria, we know it’s the dedicated staff who bring our mission to life - you are what creates a child’s school experience, and contribute to students reaching their full potential.

We proudly serve over 43,000 students across almost 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North.

POSITION : One (1) Permanent Position - Finance Clerk

LOCATION : DSBN Education Centre - Financial Services

RATE OF PAY : $28.29 - $33.38 per hour

SCHEDULE : 35 hours per week - 10 Month Position

Position Summary :

Reporting to the Supervisor of Accounting, the successful applicant will be a key part of the DSBN’s Financial Services Department, helping the DSBN meet its accounting compliance standards through accurate analysis, auditing, and other key accounting duties.

The Finance Clerk provides support to school administration in the development and maintenance of accurate financial information and controls. The individual provides support and assistance with training to the schools in the use of the DSBN's financial information systems (Sparkrock - SR365 and School Cash.Net); analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts and preparing adjusting journal entries; balancing the DSBN's general ledger; providing ongoing support and budget variance analysis to school administration.

Other duties will include but are not limited to, accounts receivable administration, Charitable Trust annual return, DSBN's HST rebate, petty cash claims, payment request creation, and provide support to the Financial Services management team in achieving reporting deadlines. Helping the DSBN meet its accounting compliance standards through accurate analysis of confidential information, auditing, and other key accounting duties.

Interested Applicants must have :

• Minimum of three (3) year Community College diploma in Accounting; University degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred
• Minimum three (3) years relevant accounting experience is required
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Adobe, and Microsoft Dynamic
• Ability to deal with competing priorities, multiple demands and constant deadlines
• Exemplary verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and strong analytical skills
• Strong initiative, attention to detail and excellent customer service delivery
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board.

Benefits of working with the DBSN :

Application Process :

Selection Process :

The District School Board of Niagara is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of its employees, who reflect the diversity of our community and students we serve. We encourage and welcome submissions from candidates from diverse backgrounds to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. DSBN welcomes applications from : Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, women, persons with visible and non-visible disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. The DSBN is committed to Achieving Success Together and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its workforce supports this objective.

DSBN will make interview and employment accommodations during the selection process, based on any of the human rights protected grounds. Please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants are thanked for making known their interest in working for the District School Board of Niagara. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Conditions of Employment :

Reason for posting : Vacancy

Additional Information :

In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, this is to advise that the information you provide on this form is collected under legal authority of the Education Act, and will be used as necessary for the recruitment, selection and employment purposes of the Board.

The DSBN is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to deliver quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities.

Personal information on this form is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2, as amended and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. R.S.O 1990, c.M. 56, as amended and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility of the above-noted position and any similar or related purpose(s). Questions about this collection, use and disclosure should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, District School Board of Niagara, 191 Carleton Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4 905-641-1550.

DSBN does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.

Land Acknowledgement :

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people