Accounting Supervisor - Social Services

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Wellington County consistently ranks as one of the safest communities in Canada and is home to vibrant economies, active and inclusive communities, and beautiful landscapes.

We are committed to building and maintaining a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace that is representative of the community we proudly serve. The County is looking for individuals who are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others and share the County’s values. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences, and competencies, and are looking forward to welcoming new members to our talented team.

The County offers a generous compensation, benefits and pension package. We also offer ongoing career and development opportunities to our employees, with a commitment to health and well-being.

• Posting : 2153 - This recruitment is for an upcoming vacancy
• Department: Treasury
• Position Type: Full Time Regular
• Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week: regular schedule is 8:30 am - 4:00 pm onsite/in-person; flexibility of hours may be required.
• Work Location: 27 Douglas Street, Guelph - the County of Wellington is an employer that provides service onsite.
• Final date to receive applications: 01/18/2026

Under the direction of the Manager of Finance, the Accounting Supervisor – Social Services will be responsible for the preparation of annual budgets and various reporting requirements for Social Services on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis. The position will conduct reconciliations and review to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information related to Social Services. Duties include supervising the work of the Ontario Works Junior Accounting Clerk and Ontario Works Senior Accounting Clerk positions.

The Accounting Supervisor – Social Services will also ensure that back-end supports related to finance are in place to support the efficient delivery of services across the Ontario Works division of Social Services. The Accounting Supervisor – Social Services is an ad hoc member of the Ontario Works management team in areas relating to Financial Services and is responsible for contributing towards the achievement of financial related outcomes.

• Review and reconciliation of the daily bank deposits.
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff in a manner that develops, motivates, guides and directs them to be responsible and accountable.
• Provide advice to the Director of Ontario Works as well as other Managers concerning the effective delivery of Treasury related services.
• Monitor accounting practices and procedures to assure both County and Ministry standards are being maintained.
• Prepare the annual budget and contract submissions for the various provincial ministries responsible for social services.
• Administer social services contracts, including preparing monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual subsidy claims and reports for submission to the various ministries.
• Review of financial statements for variance to budget and to ensure accuracy of all transactions in the County’s financial system.
• Perform various month end processes including reconciliations, monthly accruals, and other journal entries as required.
• Update social services user fees as required.
• Assist with the prevention of cheque fraud by validating cheques to banks and cheque cashing agencies prior to the cashing of cheques.
• Monitor bank transactions, client accounts, outstanding cheque and direct deposit listings and follow up on outstanding items including cheque cancellations and stop payments for Ontario Works clients.
• Respond to requests for information and analysis as required including assisting with financial system coding requests.
• Assist with the annual audit as required.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Four year university degree in business or public administration.
• Completion of courses towards the Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation…