Intermediate Accountant (Financial Services) Permanent

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta serving the education needs of approximately 17750 students in 43 schools. Every day the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming current resources and practical professional learning opportunities.

EIPS is recruiting a full-time Budget and School Support Intermediate Accountant to join our Financial Services Department at Central successful individual will be strongly client-service oriented able to interpret and convey information and possess strong Excel skills.

Elk Island Public Schools Central Administration building is located in Sherwood Park at 683 Wye Road. Providing services for the division Central administration is comprised of eight departments in addition to the Board of Trustees. The departments include: Education Executive Communication Services Facility Services Student Transportation Human Resources Financial Services Supports for Students and Information Technologies. Financial Services is home to 22 of our EIPS employees.

• Commencing March 17 2026
• 37.5 hours per week ( 7.5 hours per day) (Year-Round Position)
• Hybrid work from home after six months
• Compensation Rate: $31.90 to $39.90 per hour
• Elk Island Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package for permanent employees
• Open to: Internal and External candidates
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JOB SUMMARY

The Intermediate Accountant provides guidance and assistance to school staff with financial matters including problem solving and helps to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of accounting operations account reconciliations reporting and budgeting. The Intermediate Accountant conducts financial analysis and helps to ensure compliance with accounting standards and administrative procedures. This role supports a collaborative respectful and efficient work environment that contributes to the Divisions overall success. Specific position duties may vary within the areas of key responsibility and are determined by department needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Support and Related Duties

• Serve as the primary financial contact for assigned schools primarily elementary.
• Provide financial advice and support to school administrative staff based on administrative procedures and process documents.
• Work collaboratively to identify and resolve financial issues to enable informed decision-making to ensure sound financial management.
• Prepare reconcile and submit quarterly GST returns ensuring compliance with CRA requirements and Division internal controls.
• Prepare and reconcile various remittances.
• Provide support for Divisions spring and fall budget preparation by compiling enrolment data updating schedules and performing validation checks.
• Provide budget support throughout the school year to Principals and other school staff.
• Analyze budget changes and prepare adjusting entries in Atrieve with appropriate supporting rationale.
• Perform internal audit testing ensuring complete documentation and compliance with established criteria.
• Respond to requests from senior staff such as Secretary-Treasurer and Directors providing financial analysis and support as required.

Enrolment and Funding Revenue

• Analyze Alberta Education and Childcare enrolment and interpret grant funding information identify and resolve conflicts by investigating assessing implications notifying senior staff of potential impacts and recommending resolutions as related to funding eligibility.
• Act as a subject-matter resource to schools and departments on student funding eligibility and provide interpretation and guidance based on annual funding manual.
• Collaborate with schools and central departments to validate the accuracy completeness and reliability of the September 29th student enrolment count.
• Provide guidance to school staff on resolving data discrepancies and to ensure accurate resubmission to ensure funding eligibility is not impacted.
• Act as the primary operational contact for Alberta Education and Childcare enrolment audits and coordinate document collection review submissions for compliance and respond to follow-up inquiries or discrepancies within established timelines.
• Prepare and analyze PowerSchool and FES reports to support funding verification audit inquiries financial decision-making and identify trends or discrepancies impacting funding.
• Consolidate and interpret school-reported system issues and questions (PowerSchool PASI student records) and provide informed feedback to Information Technologies.
• Reconcile enrolment data and funding manual grants to ensure that the Division is accurately calculating all revenue resolve discrepancies as required; keep senior staff informed of any potential impacts.
• Monitor and reconcile all revenue accounts including deferred investigate variances and prepare monthly revenue journal entries with supporting analysis.

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Review and approve elementary school journal entries prepare ad-hoc and recurring journal entries ensuring accuracy and compliance with administrative and department procedures.
• Prepare year-end accruals and deferrals to ensure appropriate revenue recognition and financial accuracy.
• Prepare and review mid-year and year-end Government Reporting Entity (GRE) revenue working papers ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Review purchase order batches for completeness and accuracy prior to submission for Senior Accountant approval.
• Draft financial statement notes to explain revenue variances.

Division Insurance Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison with insurance representatives interpreting coverage and supporting schools and departments.
• Coordinate new insurance coverage and administer annual renewals for fleet vehicles school buses; new school builds and other construction projects; and follow up any discrepancies or incomplete information.
• Coordinate and validate insurance schedules assessing impacts of changes and ensuring accuracy.
• Liaise directly with insurance adjustors to substantiate claims resolve issues and finalize settlements and notify affected parties upon completion.
• Maintain division insurance records ensuring completeness accuracy and timely updates.
• Calculate analyze and validate insurance premium projections for spring budget preparation in consultation with the Secretary-Treasurer and notify department directors of impacts.
• Reconcile the premium projections to actual premiums and identify impacts to fall budget.
• Prepare and analyze monthly insurance allocation journal entries including claims deductibles and receivables.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Minimum Required: Diploma in accounting business administration or related areas: or equivalent training and direct experience.
• Preferred: Degree in business / accounting.
  

Experience

• Minimum Required: Three years of related experience.
• Preferred: Experience working in the education or public sector.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Knowledge of financial accounting and reporting principles and practices and familiarity with interpreting financial statements and budgets.

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills to convey information and instructions clearly.

• Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong prioritization organization and time management skills.

• Ability to manage large volumes of work with accuracy adapt to changing priorities and frequent interruptions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel accounting systems and software emerging technologies and web-based applications.
  

For further information please contact Laura Barrett Senior Manager Financial Services at .

Only online applications will be accepted.

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.

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