Finance Officer, Accounting & Expense

Job Details
Finance Officer, Accounting & Expense – HYBRID

Exempt Level 2 : $71,336 – $89,169

Vision
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 87,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope.

The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbour, and self. We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio‑emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking a full‑time position for a Finance Officer, Accounting & Expense within the Financial Services department. All interested applicants are welcome to apply; we are an inclusive employer.

Key Accountabilities

Maintain accurate, complete, and timely accounting records

Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank, prepaid, accrual, and clearing accounts

Provide guidance and support to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable with day‑to‑day operations as required

Provide assistance in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures and recommend improvements where necessary

Process weekly cheque runs and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments

Upload P‑Card, utility, and other expense‑related files

Review financial transactions for accuracy, proper authorization, and correct account coding

Assist with the analysis of financial results, variances, and trends; recommend corrective actions as required

Provide operational support and backup coverage for critical finance and accounting functions as needed

Support employee expense reporting, perform reconciliation of the expense management system (Concur) to the financial reporting system to ensure accuracy and completeness

Provide end‑user support of the Concur system, including troubleshooting, training and issue resolutions; escalate complex issues to relevant stakeholders

Conduct random audits of employee expense claims to ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls

Maintain and update documentation, procedures and content for the Concur SharePoint site to support end‑users

Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

Minimum two (2) years College Diploma in Accounting or Finance

Minimum two (2) years of progressive, hands‑on experience in accounting and reporting or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Attention to details with proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to learn quickly with customer‑centric mindset to deliver service excellence

Advanced computer proficiency with superior Excel skills and working knowledge of Word and Power Point

Currently pursuing the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation an asset

Experience with SAP financial systems and Concur expense management an asset

Knowledge of Ministry Code of Accounts and public‑sector accounting and funding practices an asset

Experience training and providing support to end‑users across various levels of the organization an asset

This is an exempt  Level 2  position along with comprehensive benefits including pension plan, vacation, and professional development opportunities.

Who We Are
Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning – in every way – and support our students and employees.

Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education. We are:

Consistent with the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi‑Year Strategic…