Accounting Technician
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About the role
Position: Accounting Technician
Location: Kenora Board Office
Hours of Work: Full-Time (1.0 fte) at 35 hours per week
Rate of Pay: Current Grid: $66,098 - $80,341
Grid effective September 1, 2025 : $67,750 - $82,350
Union Affiliation: Non Union
GROW YOUR CAREER WITH KPDSB As one of the area's largest employers, Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is situated in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala.
Come to KPDSB to experience the refreshing lakes, sandy beaches, breathtaking northern lights, and the welcoming tight-knit communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.
Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board's web site a
Position Summary Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Accounting Technician is responsible for maintaining the School Board’s general ledger and preparing various financial and statistical reports and analyses. This position is also responsible for reconciling bank accounts, assisting with the preparation of the audited financial statements and annual operating budget, managing scholarships / trust funds, and administering school-generated funds programming.
Qualifications
- College diploma from a recognized institution in finance or accounting is required. University degree from a recognized institution is preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in general ledger maintenance and/or financial reporting position is required. Experience in a School Board environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Board (“PSAB”) standards and requirements.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS Please include three (3) professional references, one of whom must be a recent supervisor and permission to contact. These can be uploaded directly into your ATE application/portfolio – Attention Maddie White, Human Resources Officer. The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.
KPSDB is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities
Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources throughout any stage of the recruitment process.
Accounting Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Position: Accounting Technician
Location: Kenora Board Office
Hours of Work: Full-Time (1.0 fte) at 35 hours per week
Rate of Pay: Current Grid: $66,098 - $80,341
Grid effective September 1, 2025 : $67,750 - $82,350
Union Affiliation: Non Union
GROW YOUR CAREER WITH KPDSB As one of the area's largest employers, Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is situated in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala.
Come to KPDSB to experience the refreshing lakes, sandy beaches, breathtaking northern lights, and the welcoming tight-knit communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.
Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board's web site a
Position Summary Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Accounting Technician is responsible for maintaining the School Board’s general ledger and preparing various financial and statistical reports and analyses. This position is also responsible for reconciling bank accounts, assisting with the preparation of the audited financial statements and annual operating budget, managing scholarships / trust funds, and administering school-generated funds programming.
Qualifications
- College diploma from a recognized institution in finance or accounting is required. University degree from a recognized institution is preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in general ledger maintenance and/or financial reporting position is required. Experience in a School Board environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Board (“PSAB”) standards and requirements.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS Please include three (3) professional references, one of whom must be a recent supervisor and permission to contact. These can be uploaded directly into your ATE application/portfolio – Attention Maddie White, Human Resources Officer. The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.
KPSDB is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities
Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources throughout any stage of the recruitment process.