JOB TITLE: Cler-Tech 33-25-26 1.0 FTE Accounting Clerk
LOCATION: Brantford, ON

1.0 FTE Accounting Clerk
12 Month Position
Education Centre (Brantford, ON)

Grand Erie District School Board represents more than 28,000 students in 58 elementary schools and 14 secondary schools within the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, as well as students from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. With a dedicated staff of more than 2,900, Grand Erie is committed to learning, leading and inspiring.

Responsibilities:
Working primarily in an Accounts Payable capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a thorough understanding of and enforcing board purchasing policies and procedures as they relate to paying invoices. The successful applicant will be responsible for the collection and processing of all reimbursements made by the board as well as downloading consolidated invoices and using Microsoft Excel to manipulate data into an appropriate format for upload into our accounting system. The successful applicant must be proficient in account reconciliations and will identify and explore opportunities in accounts payable for further consolidated invoicing and suggestions for continuous improvements and other tasks as required. Maintaining positive relationships with vendors and Board staff are other requirements.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Community College Diploma or University Degree preferably in Accounting or Business Administration with a focus on accounting required.

• Minimum 1 year accounting experience in a similar role is required

• Knowledge of general accounting principles and HST legislation required

• Attention to detail with advanced computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with computerized accounting applications required

• Must be able to work effectively with minimum supervision

• Effective communication (oral and written), and organization skills required

• Must demonstrate flexibility and initiative and ability to prioritize and deal with competing timelines

• Must be a flexible team player who willingly shifts job assignments to achieve team goals

• overtime and use of a personal vehicle may be required

• may be required to be available for a call-back outside of regular working hours for emergency situationsob Specifications

Hours of Work

Full-time, 12-month position, 7 hours per day/35 hours per week, 1820 hours/year

Rate of Pay

$30.13/hr
A competitive benefits plan is available through a provincial benefits trust plan (extended health, dental, life insurance, AD&D).

OMERS pension plan.

Opportunity for remote/hybrid work model for some positions.

Flexible summer schedule.

Posting Number

Cler-Tech 33-25-26

Supervisor Title

Supervisor of Business Services

Effective Date

As soon as can be mutually arranged

Is this an existing vacancy?

Yes

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External applicants may apply by clicking the button below by September 12, 2025 at 4:00 pm.

All submissions are to include a complete cover letter, resume, qualifications, and the names of three (3) professional references at least one of which must be a current supervisor (one document if submitted electronically). All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check (which includes a “vulnerable sector search”) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.

Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.

All submissions are subject to a screening process and some applicants may not be granted an interview.

Grand Erie District School Board recognizes Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the longstanding peoples of this territory. We honour, recognize, and respect these communities as wellas all First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples who reside within Grand Erie District School Board. We are all stewardsof these lands and waters where we now gather, learn and play, and commit to working together in the spirit of Reconciliation.