Description
The Wellington Catholic DSB is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities. Please see the job opportunities page on our website for more details.
Job Posting 26-027
100% PERMANENT SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTANT
Location: Catholic Education Centre, 255 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph
Start Date: asap
Schedule: 34.5 hours per week Mon-Thurs 8:30am-4:30pm; Fri 8:30pm-4:00pm
Salary: Non-affiliated Grade 03: Step 1 $58,691 - Step 5 $73,363
The successful candidate reports directly to the Supervisor of Financial Services and provides accounting and administrative services for all schools and supporting departments within the Board. The position is responsible for school generated funds accounting, financial analysis, account reconciliation and accounts receivable in accordance with board policy, accounting standards and provincial regulation. The position has an important role in supporting the finance department in all financial reporting cycles.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Manage the school-based accounting system for all schools including answering all queries, monthly reporting, year-end reconciliations and audit working papers related to school generated funds.
- Assist with internal audit reviews and process improvements.
- Administer accounts receivable including bank deposits, invoicing, collections, and reconciliation and reporting.
- Provide confidential support to the Corporate Services department. This includes composition of correspondence, updating online resources, producing department newsletters, ministry reporting and responding to general inquiries related to school and departmental accounting.
- Coordinate and maintain the finance administration guidelines and administrative procedures including all department memos, website updates and school newsletters
- Assist with data metrics and reporting related to improving department efficiency.
- Responsible for ad-hoc reporting, data analysis and journal entries.
- Provide accounting support to the department for all financial cycles
- Administer graduation awards, taxable benefits and donation receipts.
- Assist with monthly and annual account reconciliations and the completion of audit working papers.
- Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Financial Services.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A post-secondary diploma in Accounting and/or related equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 2 years’ related experience in business administration, finance or related field, preferably within a Public Sector Organization. School board experience is an asset.
- Proficient in a computerized environment utilizing software such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, OneDrive), ERP, website maintenance, and other web-based applications.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced office environment with excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize workload and maintain efficiency and effectiveness of services.
- Strong customer service focus with excellent interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate ability to function effectively within a team and collaborate with colleagues, administrators, managers, staff, and others.
- Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information.
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply.
POSTING DATE: TUESDAY February 17, 2026
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY February 27 at 4:30 pm
Applications received after the closing date will be reviewed only as needed until the position has been filled.
Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. Please note that the CRC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment, and in most cases must include a Vulnerable Sector Screening. While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Wellington Catholic District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.
