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 January 4, 2027 to December 27, 2027.

Hours of Work: TBD

Salary:$66,354-$80,653

Responsibilities:

- All aspects of Accounts Receivable billing, payments, collections and reconciliations for WRDSB customers, including but not limited to:
- Extended day (full fee, subsidy and CWELCC,



Third Party Day Cares)
- Recoverable billings
- International Students
- Tax Exempt Land
- Other requests for invoicing
- Daily import of customer payments from the bank and credit card companies to ensure balances are kept current;
- Monthly balancing of Accounts Receivable subledger to the Financial System;
- Provide financial support to Extended Day Supervisors as well as generate monthly reports regarding outstanding accounts;
- Recording of cash deposit slips from schools;
- Assist with the year-end audit with respect to receivables;
- Preparation of income tax receipts for families registered in the Extended Day Program;
- Provide clarification and explanations for any related questions from External Auditors, CRA and staff;
- Communicate and assist internal stakeholders according to board procedures, policies and regulations, and is responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service within a positive team atmosphere;
- 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
- Demonstrated understanding of accounting concepts and experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations;
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision;
- Ability to work in a detail-oriented work environment and maintain confidentiality on a broad range of business information;
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and use analytical thinking in a quick-paced environment;
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service and the ability to convey a positive attitude when dealing with the public or other government agencies;
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders;
- Experience and proficiency working in a Windows environment using various administrative software packages (MS Office, Adobe Acrobat Professional);

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📌 Temporary Accounting Analyst (Canada)
🏢 Waterloo Region District School Board
📍 Canada