School District 22 is hiring for a District Accountant. You must be a self-starter and have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. This a permanent fulltime position, working 12 months per year, 35 hours per week with annual vacation entitlement.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, the incumbent oversees the day to day accounting at the School District Board Office. The incumbent receives and organizes budget documentation and coordinates and complete various assignments as received from the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12, or equivalent.
• Accounting Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institute.
• Two (2) years recent successful experience in a relevant accounting role within a large organization.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Proven ability to follow established procedures and policies with moderate judgment required.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation, coordinative activities, and mitigate high tension or emotional situations, using tact and discretion.
• Proven supervisory skills.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Physical capability to perform the job duties in a standard office environment.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information seen and heard.Proven skills managing computer-based information systems (data input, file maintenance, data retrieval, bookkeeping, budgeting) including intermediate to advanced computer skills to accurately and efficiently utilize word processing, spreadsheet, database and accounting software
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  WAGE: $35.51 per hour
  SHIFT: 35 hours per week - permanent fulltime position
  This is a union position, CUPE Local 5523 and the hourly rate of pay is set out above.
  While all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.

Supervision - Supervise accounting work of school secretaries, and supervise accounts payable clerks, including assigning, scheduling and checking work as well as explaining work procedures and establishing work priorities.
Accounting - Maintain the chart of accounts, including adjustments to budget figures, preparing and/or entering certain journal entries from various sources. Reconcile balance sheet accounts. Perform complex monthly bank reconciliations. Manage the purchase card program for employees. Prepare and complete certain month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes and working papers. Prepare the monthly GST rebate claim and PST quarterly report. Maintain accounting records for capital projects.
Scholarship Program - Coordinate local scholarship committee meetings. Maintain financial information and perform transactions regarding the scholarship program in a designated software program. Respond to scholarship inquiries.
Budget - Assist with the coordination of school and departmental budget submissions. Assist with the creation of working papers. Assist with the analysis of the budget and the preparation of final documents for management.
General Assignment - Respond to accounting inquiries and provide accounting support to school secretaries and administrators and district departments Assist in the conduction of internal audits as directed by management. Prepare financial information reporting as directed. Other financerelated assignments as directed by management.