Accounting Supervisor, Financial Services - Hamilton, Canada - Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Accounting Supervisor

Financial Services

PASS Grade 4 $71, 985 to $81, 020****Land Acknowledgement
HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty.

The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon.

The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity.

We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

Reporting to the Manager, Accounting Services, you will supervise and support the practices related to accounts payable, school generated funds and school budgets in order to meet the demands for accountability and productivity.

Coordination of all payments to vendors including ensuring the payments are authorized and processed on a timely basis, liaise with vendors, school and department staff.

Ensures all expenses are reported accurately and follow International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) And Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS). Responsible for training of school/department staff on Financial Information System and School Generated Funds Software.

Staff Wellness
At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported.

We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.

Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee's well-being in all dimensions of health.

As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Supervise the Accounts Payable staff to ensure payment of vendor invoices, expense forms and financial obligations are met in an efficient and timely manner. Ensure compliance with Board policies, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) as related to payments. Payments range from employee expense reimbursements to multi-million dollar expenses for construction. Must be knowledgeable in construction accounting (including holdbacks; legislative requirements for issuing payments to contractors).
Review and update payment processing procedures and use technology to make the process more efficient.
Respond to queries from school staff, department staff and persons external to the Board, including audit questions from the Board's external and regional auditors.
Coordinate support and training to enable school administrative staff to maintain appropriate controls and record keeping for school resources, operational budgets and school generated funds.
Train and evaluate employees to enhance their performance, development, and abilities. Address performance issues and make recommendations for personnel actions; Train school and department staff in Board policies and procedures as needed. Create training materials.
Identify and implement process efficiencies.
Financial Analysis related to payables, prepaids, expense clearing accounts, school 65 accounts and school selfop programs.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or College diploma in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting.
Enrolment in Canadian Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) is an asset
3 years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in the public sector
Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) accounting standards and Ministry of Education compliance requirements.
Comprehensive expertise with computerized financial systems and spreadsheet software.
Demonstrate personal initiative, sound judgement, strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to function effectively and collaboratively with various employee groups and external contacts
Excellent planning and organizational skills with experience in the effective management of multiple projects and demonstrated ability to successfully complete tasks and meet department and board goals aligned to the multiyear strategic plan
Knowledge of the board policies and procedures
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others
Some requirement to work evening hours when required based on system needs.

**Deadline for submission is 4pm on July 28, 2023.

Interviews will commence the week of August 14, 2023.
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curric