Senior Accountant – Temporary

  • CompanyGreater Essex County District School Board
  • Job TypeAccounting
  • Job TypeContract, Full Time
  • Education / CredentialsChartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline03/17/2025

Job Description

Senior Accountant – Temporary

The Greater Essex County District School Board invites Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) who are looking for career growth and advancement to apply for this exciting opportunity at one of the region’s largest employers. This temporary, full time, C.U.P.E. 1348 bargaining unit position reports directly to the Accounting Supervisor. The Senior Accountant will assist in carrying out all statutory duties as set out in the Ontario Education Act, pertinent legislation and Board policies, regulations and administrative procedures. As a member of the Financial Services team, the successful candidate will participate in the implementation of department goals, budgets and programs. The position is expected to begin as soon as possible.

Job Summary:
FTE : 1.0 (35 hours per week)
Salary: $80,134.60 to $84,120.40
Start Date: As soon as possible
End Date: Feb 13, 2026

Nature & Scope of Position:

  • Assist in complex problem resolution and troubleshooting.
  • Assist with ad-hoc reporting, analysis and team projects as needed.
  • Develop and maintain management reporting.
  • Assist with funding/grants analysis and liaison to department leads.
  • Perform financial forecasting, reporting, analysis, and operational metrics tracking.
  • Support the internal audit function.
  • Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support.
  • Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with budget.
  • Identify and drive process improvements, including the implementation and integration of new financial system processes.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to and documented success in working to create a fair, inclusive, antiracist environment for all stakeholders, and to supporting diverse constituencies and populations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
  • Strong analytical and data gathering skills.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical competency
  • Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to identify, resolve and/or escalate issues using good professional judgement.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to apply in writing, giving full particulars as to education, qualifications and experience by visiting https://publicboard.simplication.com/WLSBLogin.aspx no
later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, March 17th, 2025. Please note there is no fee to apply to this position. You must apply under the actual job posting number 3926012 (under ECE, EA, and Support
Staff). In support of the Board’s Indigenous Protocol, applicants of First Nations, Métis and Inuit descent may apply to [email protected]. No other form of submission will be accepted from external candidates.

Chris Boulay, Superintendent of Human Resources Greater Essex County District School Board
451 Park Street West, Box 210 Windsor, ON N9A 6K1
Posting Number: 2025-25