Accounting Supervisor

Town of Parry Sound; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 89,362 - 104,541; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension Plan

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Town of Parry Sound is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to oversee finance department operations, ensuring compliance with policies and guidelines.

This permanent non-union position offers a competitive salary from $89,362 to $104,541 yearly and includes participation in the OMERS Pension Plan along with benefits.

The role requires supervisory experience within a municipal finance setting and advanced skills in accounting and analysis.

Qualifications

• Completion of a University Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) or enrolled in the program.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and financial information systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Accounts Payable and Payroll functions.
• Prepare monthly HST Returns for submission to the CRA.
• Assist with government reporting and annual audit preparation.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Advanced computer skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Public relations skills

Education

University Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance

Professional Accounting Designation or in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Dynamics - Diamond Software

Job description

Located amidst the 30,000 islands of Georgian Bay and a 2.5-hour drive north of Toronto, the Town of Parry Sound offers an exceptional quality of life. Join our team as our Accounting Supervisor, an important role in the Finance/Accounting Department.

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting/Deputy Treasurer, the Accounting Supervisor will be responsible for the supervision of daily operations within the accounting function of the finance department, which include Accounts Payable and Payroll.

This role will also provide technical guidance and support to staff in all departments, ensuring compliance with all financial policies, legislation and generally accepted accounting principles.

Responsibilities

Management and Administration

• Supervise, guide and support Accounts Payable and Payroll staff functions.
• Provide information and help troubleshoot accounting and financial system related issues.
• Maintain and review policies, procedures, and workflows to ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
• Assist the Manager of Accounting / Deputy Treasurer to ensure financial controls are implemented correctly.
• Prepare and/or review completed monthly bank reconciliations, resolving any differences.
• Assist with reserve/reserve fund tracking and reporting.
• Prepare Month / Year – end journal entries for processing.
• Prepare monthly HST Returns for submission to the CRA.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documents as required.
• Assist in preparing working papers and supporting documents for the annual audit.
• Assists with government reporting including but not limited to grant progress reports and final reports.
• Oversee the accuracy of accounts payable and payroll information in the general ledger.
• Oversees daily financial operations and maintains accurate accounting records.
• Bookkeeping for the administration of the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre Joint Municipal Service Board.

Accounts Payable

• Oversee the accounts payable cycle ensuring compliance with municipal policies.
• Review and approve all electronic funds transfers (EFT) and cheque payments on a weekly basis.
• Manage and oversee credit card usage, reconciling transactions to statements, and ensure proper authorization, aligning with municipal policies.
• Confirm authorization and general ledger account selection based on budget and policies.
• Administer vendor maintenance and approval of banking information for new vendors using EFT.
• Support year-end processing and audit requirements.
• Support the preparation of audit working papers, account analysis and reporting.

Payroll and Benefits

• Review bi-weekly payroll process.
• Complete monthly payroll remittances.
• Assist the preparation of T4’s and T4A’s.
• Assist with OMERS annual pension reporting.
• Prepares and/or approves payroll journal entries.
• Maintain confidentiality on issues related to employees.

Budgeting and Analysis

• Assist management in preparing budgets, forecasting revenue, payroll costs, accessing financial reports, quarterly reporting of actuals to budget, and analysing financial data.
• Assists with the final budget book preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge and Skills

• Completion of a University Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) or be enrolled in the program and in good standing.
• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office suite or products and other financial information systems (e.g. OPTA, Microsoft Windows and office applications, Microsoft Dynamics - Diamond Software and Excel).
• Manage multiple priorities with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Effective organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent analysis and research skills with the ability to be detail oriented.
• Initiative and ability to perform tasks without close supervision.
• Good knowledge of legislation, policies and programs that affect municipal government.
• Good public relations skills, including an appreciation of the need for confidentiality, tact and discretion.
• Good conflict resolution and human resource skills.
• Good writing and reporting skills.
• Professionalism and confidentiality.

Experience

• Supervisory experience within a municipal finance setting.
• One to three years of experience in a supervisory or management role.

Compensation

This is a permanent non-union position, 35-hour work week with a salary range of $89,362 - $104,541 per year commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for the OMERS Pension Plan and competitive benefits package.

Accessibility

The Town of Parry Sound is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the Town of Parry Sound Recruitment Policy. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Privacy

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only.