Supervisor, Accounting

Town of Milton; Milton; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension plan

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work options

Compression work-week program

Job summary

The Town of Milton is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee the accounting function, including AP/AR, inventory, and capital assets, ensuring accurate financial reporting for year-end statements. You will lead a team, coordinate with auditors, and uphold PSAB standards.

Reporting to the Manager, Accounting & Payroll, you will drive month-end routines, provide financial analysis, and support regulatory filings while maintaining strong internal controls and fostering continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in business, finance or accounting.
• CPA designation required or active pursuing with experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of PSAB standards and public sector reporting.
• FIR and annual Financial Statements familiarity.
• Cost accounting and strong analytical skills required.
• Proficiency in Windows and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities.
• Coordinate audit requests with external auditors.
• Prepare FIR and financial statement packages.
• Directs inventory and tangible capital assets accounting.
• Ensure tax compliance, including HST processing.
• Provide financial analysis and staff supervision.

Skills

Accounting

Supervisory

PSAB knowledge

Cost accounting

Excel advanced

Education

Post secondary degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

FMW

CaseWare

Workday

XPlor

Excel

Job description

Job Type:PermanentDepartment:Salary:$99,994.00 - $124,994.00Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):October 17, 2026Hours per Week:35Openings:1Position SummaryAbout MiltonJoin one of Ontario’s fastest growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.What We Offer?This position is eligible for the following:•Annual Salary Range: $99,994 - $124,994•Benefits: Regular full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefit package, with all premiums paid by the Town, an Employee Assistance Program, top-up maternity/parental leave benefits and life insurance.•Eligibility to participate in the OMERS pension plan•Paid time off, including vacation, incidental and volunteer days•Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis•Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options and participation in the Town’s compressed work-week program (for eligible positions)•For further details of what we offer,Position SummaryReporting to the Manager, Accounting & Payroll this position is responsible for overseeing accounting staff and processes (accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.); approving various accounting requests and reconciliations; maintaining the integrity of accounting information and preparing various year-end working papers and analysis in support of the annual audited Financial Statements and Financial Information Return (FIR).Major Job ResponsibilitiesOversees, approves and provides guidance in the following functions: accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, tangible capital assets, banking and general accounting:Reviews and approves accounting transactions (i.e. supplier invoice requests, customer billings, journal entries)Reviews and approves Customer billings, refunds of write-offsResponsible for approval of outgoing funds, including Accounts Payable cheques, Electronic Funds Transfers, Wire Transfers and bank draftsReviews and provides feedback regarding physical inventory count results, provide suggestions on analytical methodology and resolving issuesReviews and approves monthly HST reporting, liaise with CRA to resolve issues and answer inquiriesOversees reconciliations including those of the Town bank accountsProvides direction and guidance to Town staff relating to:Donations and income tax receipting for cash and in-kind donations to ensure compliance with Income Tax Act and CRA guidelinesSales Tax (HST) HST treatment of various transactions to ensure compliance with HST legislation, calculate a self-assessment of HST relating to TCA transactions (i.e. acquisitions, disposals and land swaps) and out of province and country purchasesPublic Sector Accounting Standards, enacting procedural changes in response to revisions in PSABMonth-End and Year-End including audit and financial reporting:Manages month-end process, coordinating closing of various accounting subledgers;Supports Financial Reporting including annual compilation of the annual Financial Report and FIR;Provides direction, reviews and approves monthly and annual reconciliations and analysis prepared by others;Prepares audit working papers in compliance with Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards;Manages audit requests, liaising between the Town’s auditor and Town staff, providing support to others as needed;Prepares annual Library charity return in compliance with federal guidelines.Financial analysis and researchOversees financial compliance with the Reciprocal AgreementPrepares financial analysis and reporting in compliance with the Reciprocal Agreement for shared use of spaces between the Town and local SchoolboardsReviews work completed by Community Services staff and coordinates the resulting accounting entries.Using input from others, calculates Town’s subsidy, allocation of costs between the two schoolboards for any intermural use of spaceWorks with Community Services management team to resolve any discrepancies between Town and the boards, to reach a settlementServes as Finance liaison on the Community Fund Staff Committee:Prepares financial analysis for Milton Community Fund application submissionsProvides an opinion on the financial viability of each organization applying for funding and makes funding recommendations for the consideration of the Community Services Advisory Committee (CSAC).Supports departments with financial research, data collection, variance and account analysis, and reconciliations as requiredResearches changes in legislation and policy (accounting standards, sales taxes, etc.) to determine implications on Town’s procedures.Manages talent and financial resources to ensure they are being used effectively, including:Management of direct reports by assigning work, setting schedules, and identifying appropriate individual goals aligned with individual capabilities, work requirements and the Town’s vision and strategic plansRecruit, select, supervise, motivate, and train assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, and continuous learning, and encouraging innovation in othersRecommend changes to procedures and the creation of new procedures regarding program specific requirementsAssisting in the preparation and monitoring of budgets for the team and related programsEducation & ExperienceMinimum QualificationsPost secondary degree in Business, Finance and/or AccountingFive (5) years of progressive experience in accountingOne (1) year of experience at supervisory levelProfessional accounting designation (CPA)Knowledge of Public Sector Account Board (PSAB) standardsUnderstanding of industry-specific legislative financial reporting requirements, such as the Financial Information Return (FIR) and annual Financial StatementsExperience in cost accounting, strong financial accounting and analytical skillsProficient in Windows based software including Microsoft Office applications with advanced proficiency in Microsoft ExcelStrong interpersonal communication, customer service and supervisory skillsPreferred QualificationsFive (5) years of progressive accounting experience in municipal environmentKnowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning and financial software (such as FMW, CaseWare, Workday, XPlor etc.)Familiarity with Provincial legislation as it pertains to Municipalities.Note to ApplicantsThis posting is for an existing job vacancy.The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices.We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.AccommodationsShould you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.How to ApplyInterested applicants are invited to apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. Please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59 pm on October 16, 2026.If you are currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.