Join The Upper Canada District School Board Under the supervision of the Principal, the Financial Assistant is responsible for the administration of school financial and purchasing tasks such as, maintaining accurate school budget and school generated funds records, preparing bank deposits and reconciliations, ordering, monitoring, and receiving supplies/resources, and ensuring the adherence to school financial internal controls. For more information on employment information such as entitlements, pay, staffing, job protection, union security and dues information under the agreement please click here to view it on our external website.

Laggan Public School Pleasant Corners Public

School Rockland Public School The successful completion of a two year community college diploma in Business/Accounting. A minimum of two years of relevant work experience, preferably in a computerized financial environment. Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Understanding of internal controls and the ability to explain in a clear and concise manner to non-financial staff Intermediate proficiency in financial and spreadsheet software (excel and accounting software) Ability to learn the Board’s financial and school banking software and flexible and willing to learn new procedures and other software programs pertinent to the position (e.g. staff absence reporting system) Possesses good data entry skills, is attentive to detail, and is able to work to deadlines and objectives Demonstrated positive communication skills, oral and written in dealing with co-workers, the public and students is required.

Ability to act as a team player as well as work independently with minimal supervision Ability to be flexible in work location environments in order to satisfy needs at different schools With a focus on service excellence, provides information and responds to inquiries and requests from staff, board staff,



parent council members with respect to finance related matters Enters transactions using the school banking software and ensures appropriate classification of transactions according to Ministry guidelines Ensures compliance with ‘School Generated Funds Procedures’ e.g. appropriate internal controls for fundraising events Prints, reviews, and analyzes monthly school financial reports from financial software and forwarding/reviewing with Principal, as required Verifies incoming supplies against requisitions, records receipt of items in financial/accounting information system, and provides the necessary follow up on items not received or damaged upon receipt Compiles funds collected, prepares and completes deposits to the school bank account(s) Completes the Purchasing Card(s) reconciliation on a monthly basis Reconciles the bank statement(s) on a monthly basis With the support of the school principal, ensures the existence of and compliance with all necessary internal controls required for accuracy and the safeguarding of assets Completes the petty cash reconciliation Maintains school inventories by ensuring adequate stocks of first aid supplies, office supplies, and equipment Ensures that school capital assets are identified properly through the purchasing process Assists with administrative tasks during the summer as directed by the Principal such as answering the phone and assisting with inquiries, collecting and distributing mail If your experience is in a day-to-day occasional capacity ensure that you list the length of time that you worked for that Supervisor and whether the assignment was casual day-to-day or in a long-term occasional capacity. The UCDSB does not accept colleagues or personal references. All employment offers are conditional on candidates providing a valid criminal record check for the vulnerable sector.

The Upper Canada District School

Board (UCDSB) is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The UCDSB is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. The UCDSB may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, select and/or assess applicants in the hiring process.

📌 Financial Assistant - Long Term Occasional - 1.0 FTE (Vankleek Hill)
🏢 Upper Canada District School Board
📍 Vankleek Hill