Are you ready to make an impact in education through your financial expertise? Are you an organized, dynamic self-starter who excels in proactive leadership and enjoys collaborating with diverse stakeholders? If you answered yes to these questions, we may have the opportunity for you!

Reporting to the Administrator of Capital Assets Management and School Finance, our Finance Specialists play a key role in supporting school finance operations. They provide guidance and support as it relates to school finance duties, collaborate with various internal stakeholders and oversee School Budget and School Generated Funds transactions.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Extensive benefits; health, drug, vision, dental, and health care spending account
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Staff Wellness resources
• Condensed summer working hours
• Flexible working solutions
• Inclusive, high-performing culture
• Ongoing learning and career growth

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Conduct on-site school visits to ensure compliance with school generated funds policies, procedures and Ministry Reporting requirements;
• Provide training and in service sessions to school finance staff;
• Meet with the Administrator of Capital Assets Management & School Finance to discuss the status of school finance positions and activities;
• Build positive relationships with school personnel while ensuring all interactions are confidential and professional at all times;
• Confirm accuracy of account set codes selected by school staff;
• Ensure invoice entry is accurate and received within Finance Department timelines (month-end, 7-month and year end reporting process);
• Work closely with school finance staff to ensure accurate category balances at year end and prepare HST rebate applications to submit to CRA;
• Participate in special projects and professional development opportunities to facilitate continuous learning;
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Two year college diploma in Business Accounting required;
• Six months to one year School Board or other Public Sector entity accounting experience performing financial duties;
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

This is a full time, temporary position.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Niagara Catholic, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity with qualified staff who reflect the communities we serve. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

The Niagara Catholic District School Board is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates within our recruitment processes, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted by the Niagara Catholic District School Board, please advise if you require an accommodation.