Accounting Supervisor EXTERNAL 08 20 26

Position Details

• Location: Municipal Office - 52 Seguin Street, Parry Sound
• Salary Range: $89,362 - $104,541 per year
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Department: Finance

Accounting Supervisor

Located amidst the 30,000 islands of Georgian Bay and a 2.5-hour drive north of Toronto, the Town of Parry Sound offers an exceptional quality of life. Join our team as our Accounting Supervisor, an important role in the Finance/Accounting Department. Reporting to the Manager of Accounting/Deputy Treasurer, the Accounting Supervisor will be responsible for the supervision of daily operations within the accounting function of the finance department, which include Accounts Payable and Payroll. This role will also provide technical guidance and support to staff in all departments, ensuring compliance with all financial policies, legislation and generally accepted accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide and support Accounts Payable and Payroll staff functions.
• Provide information and help troubleshoot accounting and financial system related issues.
• Maintain and review policies, procedures, and workflows to ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
• Assist the Manager of Accounting / Deputy Treasurer to ensure financial controls are implemented correctly.
• Prepare and/or review completed monthly bank reconciliations, resolving any differences.
• Assist with reserve/reserve fund tracking and reporting.
• Prepare Month / Year – end journal entries for processing.
• Prepare monthly HST Returns for submission to the CRA.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documents as required.
• Assist in preparing working papers and supporting documents for the annual audit.
• Assist with government reporting including but not limited to grant progress reports and final reports.
• Oversee the accuracy of accounts payable and payroll information in the general ledger.
• Oversee daily financial operations and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Provide support with the adoption of new accounting standards.
• Bookkeeping for the administration of the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre Joint Municipal Service Board.
• Oversee the accounts payable cycle ensuring compliance with municipal policies.
• Review and approve all electronic funds transfers (EFT) and cheque payments on a weekly basis.
• Manage and oversee credit card usage, reconciling transactions to statements, and ensure proper authorization, aligning with municipal policies.
• Confirm authorization and general ledger account selection based on budget and policies.
• Administer vendor maintenance and approval of banking information for new vendors using EFT.
• Support year-end processing and audit requirements.
• Support the preparation of audit working papers, account analysis and reporting.
• Review bi-weekly payroll process.
• Complete monthly payroll remittances.
• Assist the preparation of T4’s and T4A’s.
• Assist with OMERS annual pension reporting.
• Prepare and/or approve payroll journal entries.
• Maintain confidentiality on issues related to employees.
• Assist management in preparing budgets, forecasting revenue, payroll costs, accessing financial reports, quarterly reporting of actuals to budget, and analysing financial data.
• Assist with the final budget book preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge and Skills

• Completion of a University Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) or be enrolled in the program and in good standing.
• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office suite or products and other financial information systems (e.g. OPTA, Microsoft Windows and office applications, Microsoft Dynamics - Diamond Software and Excel).
• Manage multiple priorities with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good knowledge, training and experience in municipal finance and accounting practices.
• Effective organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent analysis and research skills with the ability to be detail oriented.
• Good knowledge of legislation, policies and programs that affect municipal government.
• Initiative and ability to perform tasks without close supervision.
• Good public relations skills, including an appreciation of the need for confidentiality, tact and discretion.
• Good conflict resolution and human resource skills.
• Good writing and reporting skills.
• Professionalism and confidentiality.

Experience

• Supervisory experience within a municipal finance setting.
• One to three years of experience in a supervisory or management role.

Compensation

This is a permanent non-union position, 35-hour work week with a salary range of $89,362 - $104,541 per year commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for the OMERS Pension Plan and competitive benefits package.

Application Process

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume in one document under the subject line, “(Your name) - Payroll Supervisor” to: careers@parrysound.ca. This position will be posted until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest. We will only contact those applicants selected for an interview.

Accessibility

The Town of Parry Sound is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the Town of Parry Sound Recruitment Policy. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.