Accounting Officer

Accounting Officer

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 51 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.

The successful incumbent will report to the Accounting Supervisor, and will be responsible for:

• Accounts payable functions including cheque runs, journal entries and reconciliations
• Accounts receivable functions including preparation and payment collection including delinquent accounts
• Daily import of customer payments from bank and credit card companies
• Serving as back-up for the Accounting Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable and receivable department
• Working closely with various departments to ensure that accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and policies are adhered to
• Provide training on accounting portal for new staff as required
• Assisting with month end and quarterly reporting, including detailed reviews of programs and accounts
• Assisting with budget processes such as calculating lease revenues and analysis
• Assisting with month end account reconciliations and government remittances
• Assisting with year-end audit preparation
• Annual preparation of tax receipts for families registered with Extended Day program
• Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will possess:

• Professional accounting designation or actively pursuing a designation
• 3+ years' experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology and advanced computer applications
• Advanced analytical skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and language skills

Desirable Assets - Preference will be given to candidates with:

• School board or other public sector experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central

Salary Range: PASS Level 5, $79,678 - $93,741 per year in accordance with the PASS Terms of Employment

Hours of Work: Permanent full time: 35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Location(s): Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber St., Kitchener

On Site Work Requirements: The successful incumbent is to be available to work on-site for a minimum of four (4) days per week. During peak operational periods, this position may be required to work on-site up to five (5) days per week to support organizational needs. For more information, please review the Board Administrative procedure -Remote Work - APS049

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below. Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position. Detailed information on the application process can be found at: https://www.wcdsb.ca/careers/how-to-apply/

Application Process:

Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at: https://wcdsb.simplication.com

Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm EST.)

Applications will be accepted until August 6, 2026, at 4 pm . Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

To request this file in large print, please email aoda@wcdsb.ca. If you require disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 171(1)3, and pursuant to section 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The information collected will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and qualifications for employment and for administering human resources and employment-related functions. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Board's Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check . For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.