Supervisor, Accounting Services (Temp)

Interested applicants are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. This temporary position is effective immediately and is until on or about June 30, 2025, extension is possible and based on funding. In compliance with Board policies and procedures, responsible for supervising the scheduling and tracking of workflow within Accounting Services and overseeing Accounting Services staff in the regular operations of the department, making sure that accounting processes and procedures comply with the standards set by the Public Sector Accounting Board, Ministry reporting requirements, government legislations, and external auditors. The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) supports a flexible working culture and currently provides the opportunity for employees to work from home in addition to working in the office for some positions. The YRDSB implemented Working From Home Guidelines to facilitate this work option. Please note, this does not apply for school based positions. Major Responsibilities To oversee the scheduling, coordination, and monitoring of workflow within Accounting Services to ensure that departmental deadlines are met, both internally and externally. To perform functions of the Manager of Accounting Services in their absence. To provide training and participate in the performance evaluation process of Accounting Services staff. To participate in the candidate screening and hiring process To review the accounting systems and procedures and recommend revisions for optimal efficiency. This includes developing strategies for process improvement, fixing errors in financial system generated reports, and coordinating the creation and maintenance of general ledger accounts. To contribute to evaluating, testing, and implementing new software processes and technical procedures. To review cheque requisitions to ensure proper approval, compliance with Board policies and procedures, and audit standards. To review vendor creations and vendor EFT additions and changes. To set up and upload various types of payments (wire payments, Government remittances, eTransfers, cheque-run files, assess and implement preauthorized withdrawals, etc.) and request issuance of Letters of Credit. To coordinate the receipt of quarterly levy payments and manage requests for Information from municipalities. To generate projections for cash flow and borrowing needs as necessary. To review and set up reconciliations, to monitor accounts payable / receivable ledgers, to respond to accounting-related inquiries from vendors, schools, and other departments, to prepare audit files, and liaise with external auditors during the mid-year and year-end processes. To attend and participate in various working groups and committees; lead workshops and training on the Board’s financial system as necessary To perform other duties as assigned. Line Of Responsibility Responsible to the Manager, Accounting Services. Education, Experience, And Qualifications A four-year university degree or college diploma in Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent, as approved by the Board, is required. Minimum five years progressive business and accounting experience with some supervisory experience is required. Excellent organization skills, analytical skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated effective coordination, planning, decision making and problem solving skills. Effective verbal and written communication, time management, presentation, leadership and computer skills are required. Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community. Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Director’s Action Plan. Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts. We Actively Encourage Applications From Members Of Groups With Historical And/or Current Barriers To Sovereignty, Equity, Including, But Not Limited To First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy); South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified). 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. At YRDSB, 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 the communities that we serve. Accessibility and Accommodation Statement We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to careersyrdsb.ca or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team. Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing careersyrdsb.ca to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to). Important Information For CUPE 1734 Members LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period. LA.7.4 Those transferred to positions not covered by this Agreement, will retain their seniority accumulated in the bargaining unit for a period of twelve (12) months, or up to twenty-four (24) months by mutual agreement of the parties, and if transferred back into the bargaining unit within the agreed upon period, they shall be credited with all previously accumulated seniority within CUPE 1734, provided that no bargaining unit employee who has completed his/her probationary period shall be displaced as a result of such transfer. Parties may jointly agree to extend past the 24 months upon mutual agreement between the Board, the Union and the Employee. As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to submit a current original Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) from the police jurisdiction in which they reside or an Enhanced Police Information Check (EPIC) through Sterling Backcheck prior to commencing employment with the Board. The PVSC and EPIC documents are only valid if issued within the last six months. Candidates are not advised to obtain this document prior to an offer of employment. Should you go through the EPIC process it is the candidates responsibility to download the results and provide a PDF copy to the Board upon instruction. Should you go through the PVSC process, it is the candidates responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction. On-line applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted. The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.

Location: Aurora, CA

Posted Date: 9/29/2024