Temporary Accounting Analyst (G)

Waterloo Region District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Region District School Board is seeking a Temporary Accounting Analyst (G) in Financial Services, Education Centre, to support month-end and year-end processing for its subsidiary systems. The role emphasizes financial analysis and workflow modernization.

The position is 35 hours per week, 12 months per year, with an anticipated end date of February 26, 2027. A undergraduate business degree is required; CPA designation or enrollment is preferred, with a minimum 5 years' experience in

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a business related field (e.g. Accounting, Economics, Business Administration) is required.
• Candidates with a Canadian Professional accounting designation are preferred; candidates currently enrolled in the CPA.
• Professional Education Program (PEP) may also be considered; Minimum 5 years' experience in a role carrying out similar work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology and advanced computer applications (Microsoft, Adobe, Google suite of tools), Electronic Document Management and Financial Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process all month end and year end activities for the Board's subsidiary systems - Waterloo Education Foundation Inc., Scholarship, School Activities Funds including financial statements and related Canada Revenue Agency forms;
• Administer the Board's Purchasing Card program, including reconciliation and compliance monitoring;
• Prepare monthly HST submissions along with related journal entries and account reconciliations;
• Provide clarification and explanations for any related questions from External Auditors, CRA and staff;
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Financial Services team to meet departmental and organizational objectives; Other duties as assigned;

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Undergraduate business degree

CPA designation preferred / CPA enrollment

Professional Education Program (PEP) considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Adobe

Electronic Document Management

Financial Information Systems

Job description

Temporary Accounting Analyst (G)

Financial Services

Education Centre

Applicants will be considered in the following order:

• Qualified permanent ESS/OSSTF Bargaining Unit employees.
• Qualified probationary, temporary and Temporary Hourly Rated (THR) ESS/OSSTF employees.
• Qualified external applicants (includes employees from other Bargaining Units).

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) serves approximately 65,000 students in 123 schools, as well as alternative and continuing education sites. WRDSB is committed to creating learning environments that support the achievement and well-being of all students through partnering with staff, parents, families, caregivers and communities to promote success in learning and life. Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board's website at www.wrdsb.ca.

Reporting to the Manager, Accounting Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for various duties within Accounting Services, including the preparation of month-end and year-end financial working papers for the Board's subsidiary systems. This position is also responsible for providing financial analyses and supporting workflow modernization.

The successful applicant for this Temporary Educational Support Staff position, Level G ( $66,354-$80,653 ), will be working 35 hours per week, 12 months per year, effective as soon as possible to February 26, 2027.

Hours of Work: TBD

Salary:$66,354-$80,653

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process all month end and year end activities for the Board's subsidiary systems - Waterloo Education Foundation Inc., Scholarship, School Activities Funds including financial statements and related Canada Revenue Agency forms;
• Administer the Board's Purchasing Card program, including reconciliation and compliance monitoring;
• Prepare monthly HST submissions along with related journal entries and account reconciliations;
• Provide clarification and explanations for any related questions from External Auditors, CRA and staff;
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Financial Services team to meet departmental and organizational objectives; Other duties as assigned;

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a business related field (e.g. Accounting, Economics, Business Administration) is required;
• Candidates with a Canadian Professional accounting designation are preferred; candidates currently enrolled in the CPA
• Professional Education Program (PEP) may also be considered; Minimum 5 years' experience in a role carrying out similar work;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders;
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology and advanced computer applications (Microsoft, Adobe, Google suite of tools), Electronic Document Management and Financial Information Systems;
• Ability to work in a detail oriented work environment and maintain confidentiality on a broad range of personal and business information;

A combination of skills and experience will be considered.

Applicant Self-Identification Questions

The information collected in Apply to Education is used to monitor WRDSBs progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in WRDSB recruitment and hiring practices.

We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1014_- Privacy Protection and Access to Information). Information is collected pursuant to Ontarios Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education), PPM 165 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Access to this information is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. Access, use and disclosure of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification data will be attached to your Apply to Education applicant profile as long as you are employed with the WRDSB.

If you prefer not to answer any of the Self Identification questions, you can select prefer not to answer. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this please contact [e-mail].

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and well-being of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• 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; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

We will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidate participation in the hiring process.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.