QUALIFICATIONS:

• A four-year University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent
• Seeking to begin or actively working towards the completion of Professional Accounting Designation (i.e. CPA)
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial statements, along with three years’ accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. co-op placements, academic projects, internships, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
  Note - A criminal background check will be part of the recruitment process.

THE AMDSB IS COMMITTED TO EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND EQUITABLE HIRING PRACTICES THAT ALLOW US TO ENGAGE QUALIFIED STAFF WHO REFLECT DIVERSITY. WE WILL MAKE ANY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, BASED ON ANY OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTED GROUNDS, TO SUPPORT CANDIDATES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HIRING PROCESS.

Dr. Graham Shantz, Director of Educatio

• Assist in the creation, maintenance and distribution of meaningful financial analysis reports to schools and departments.
• Prepare and review journal entries to support month-end, 7-month, and year-end reporting.
• Monitor cash balances and perform regular cash flow projections.
• Assist with budget development including preparation of salary and benefit calculations.
• Process regular payroll bank uploads and Government payroll remittances along with the review of payroll import files.
• Accounting for deferred leave plans including tracking and recording payroll deductions, transfers between accounts, journal entries, monthly reconciliations, account setup and closure, leave calculations, and issuance of T5s.
• Prepare account reconciliations and other reporting as required.
• Assist in the completion of schedules in the Education Finance Information System (EFIS)
• Participate in special projects and educational opportunities to facilitate continuous improvement and learning.
• Other requirements that may arise as the needs of the Board change and as directed by the Senior Finance Manager.