Accounting Specialist

Limestone District School Board; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Kingston is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support financial software training, assist with budgeting processes, and maintain accounting records. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Business Administration, strong accounting skills, and a commitment to teamwork. This full-time role offers competitive pay and promotes inclusivity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 3-year College Diploma in Business Administration (or equivalent) or a combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in a high volume fast-paced accounting department.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial software training and support to staff.
• Assist in the annual budget process and financial reconciliations.
• Produce financial reports for variance reporting and analysis.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

3-year College Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST (PERMANENT FULL-TIME)

FINANCIAL SERVICES

12 MONTHS/YEAR – 35 HOURS/WEEK

EFFECTIVE: IMMEDIATELY

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $35.68 - $37.38

About The Limestone District School Board

The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land.

The LDSB is the region's only fully inclusive school board. Limestone schools serve more than 20,500 students in 55 schools and five alternative education centres covering a geographic area of 7,719 square kilometres across the City of Kingston, the Townships of Central Frontenac, North Frontenac, South Frontenac, Addington Highlands, Loyalist, Stone Mills, the Frontenac Islands and the Town of Greater Napanee.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Financial Services, the Accounting Specialist provides financial software and policy and procedure training and support to Board and school staff and supports financial budget, reporting and analysis.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Completion of a 3-year College Diploma in Business Administration (or equivalent) or a combination of equivalent education and 3 years' relevant experience
• Three or more years related work experience in a high volume fast paced accounting department, preferably with a medium to large public sector organization
• Demonstrated accounting knowledge to allow for the understanding of the budget and reporting process in a computerized accounting system, month and year end procedures, account reconciliation, general ledger account coding within a large and complex chart of accounts, and audit processes
• Effective customer service and collaborative skills
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment and independently
• Strong commitment to ensuring deadlines are maintained and achieved
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and keyboarding skills for keying large volumes of data
• Intermediate level of MS Excel, including but not limited to the use of formulas, sorting, filtering, reordering columns and formatting for report preparation
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Maintain accounting records, assist with preparation of monthly financial reconciliations, including bank and investment reconciliations.
• Review HST transactions, file monthly HST with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and assist with tax research based on CRA policies
• Complete reconciliation between two financial systems regarding community use rentals
• Prepare and process journal entries, budget transfers and budget load entries
• Responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of budget and expense transfers and journal entries
• Facilitate the issuance and provide administrative support for Board purchasing cards and fuel cards, ensuring compliance with established Board procedures.
• Assist in the Board's annual budget process by supporting Board and school staff with budget related issues/allocations, and completing various analysis, reports and uploads
• Assist with the performance of internal audits/reviews of school generated funds including school and school council funds
• Assist with training documentation, conduct training sessions, and offer support on financial software, policies, and procedures to Board and school staff.
• Maintain general ledger chart of accounts, reporting overlays and reporting access
• Provide general ledger account coding advice to ensure compliance with the Ministry of Education Uniform Code of Accounts
• Produce financial reports in the financial system or MS Excel to support variance reporting and analysis and the budget process
• Perform duties as required for the audit process, including month end, interim and year-end
• Provide general assistance to senior staff, managers, and employees by researching, gathering and analyzing financial data, producing reports, providing training and support regarding financial processes and communicating to employees, schools and departments as necessary
• Help identify and recommend improvements regarding systems, procedures and internal controls
• Assist with the periodic review of Administrative Procedures to ensure they reflect current practice.
• Other role-related projects and/or responsibilities, as required

How to Apply

If you are energized by a career where you will have the opportunity to work as a team supporting the school board's accounting department kindly follow the application process below. Packages must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, by uploading the following documents:

• A cover letter detailing your skills and why this will make you the ideal candidate for this position.
• A resume which clearly outlines your qualifications and experience in this area.
• Proof of qualifications uploaded on your Supporting documents page

Internationally trained professionals/applicants with equivalent international experience are encouraged and invited to apply.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Across LDSB, we are committed to removing systemic barriers not only in recruitment but in retention and promotion as well so that you can see yourself in Limestone. The LDSB is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring practices that will move us forward in hiring staff who reflect the full diversity and lived experiences within the communities we serve.

We invite and welcome you, through your application/resume to self-identify as someone who has lived experiences, and who can bring valuable, diverse knowledge and perspective to our district and the students and communities we serve.

Accommodation will be provided to applicants to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process. Applicants can request accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

Applicants who are transgender may provide records in a different name than their current legal name or name of common usage. This will not prejudice prospective applicants in any way, and such information will remain confidential.

The Kingston community promotes and supports the diversity that continues to grow within our communities. For more information about Kingston and/or the LDSB, including equitable recruitment, retention and promotion practices, please visit our site.

Our Intention: To make a positive difference in the lives of every student, in every classroom, in every school.

Karen McGregor, Chair | Krishna Burra, Director of Education and Secretary | Craig Young, Treasurer