Internal Audit Accountant IV

The Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association, representing 45,000 teachers in Ontario's publicly funded Catholic schools, invites applications for the position of Internal Audit Accountant.

Working under the direction of the Financial Officer (CFO) and the Manager of Finance and Audit, the Internal Audit Accountant assists 44 local units to independently maintain financial records. The role ensures accurate payroll processing, timely Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) remittances, compliance with statutory requirements, advisory services and financial review using Quick Books Online (QBO).

• Monitors revenues and expenses
• Provides technical accounting support on QBO.
• Supports onboarding and training on financial processes and/or new systems.
• Responds to requests and enquiries.
• Provides support in the development of ongoing improvement of effective reporting systems.
• Occasional bookkeeping duties include, but are not limited to, bank reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
• Payroll processing using QBO ensuring accurate calculation and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with CRA requirements, including investigating and resolving CRA notices and payroll discrepancies.
• Preparing and issuing Records of Employment (ROEs)

• Assists in internal financial statement audits and/or review, implements appropriate procedures, prepares working papers, and financial statements as required.
• Perform variance analysis and other financial and system analysis.
• Propose and prepare year‑end adjusting entries.
• Research and solve accounting or technical issues.
• Assist with issuing yearend tax slips (e.g. T4, T4A).

• Review, validate, and process local Unit release invoices in accordance with eligibility criteria.
• Liaise with local school boards to resolve discrepancies, ensure accuracy and adequate supporting documentation.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules and reconciliations to monitor remaining balances available by unit and support accurate period‑end accruals and financial reporting.
• Back up support and relief for department team members as required.
• Reception call tree duties.

In addition to regular duties, the successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively and professionally with internal and external parties such as local unit treasurers, school boards, CRA, etc. They will have the judgment to discern what information may be shared with these individuals and how and when to maintain confidentiality. An understanding and willingness to perform overtime as the need arises and be able to travel to local unit offices and events is required.

The individual will be reliable in their attendance and complete their assignments in a timely manner. They will have the initiative to work independently as well as in a team environment. They can complete, in advance, duties related to functions that occur cyclically.

• Working knowledge of Canadian accounting standards applicable to not‑for‑profit organizations.
• Minimum three years’ experience with SAGE 300 accounting software or experience working with multiple accounting systems and financial processes.
• Minimum three years’ experience with QBO.
• Advanced working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Comfortable with the use of advanced technology and implementation of new software platforms.
• Experience and/or interest for technical research in accounting standards or other areas of continued study and a desire for learning.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and professional skepticism
• Ability to independently and logically solve problems.

Completed undergraduate degree in accounting or economics.

The Internal Audit Accountant will be expected to continue their professional development to reinforce and expand their knowledge.

Completion of, or enrolled and working towards, a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA)…