Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Finance, the Accounting Supervisor is responsible for the coordination of accounts payable and accounts receivable for the Organization, as well as performing general accounting duties.

Posting number: 53-2025
Status: Internal/External
Closing date: August 15, 2025
Affiliation: Management
Hours per week: 35
Salary group: 10
Annual salary Y: $87,846.64 -$103,711.90

Major Responsibilities

1. Participates with the Department team in planning and implementing short and long-range goals and objectives, and ensuring quality service.
2. Participates in the review, evaluation, development, and implementation of corporate financial systems.
3. Manages staffing resources, including the selection, supervision, evaluation, discipline, and termination of staff.
4. Assists the Manager, Finance in the preparation of financial statements and reports in compliance with provincial reporting standards and with budget preparation and control.
5. Performs general accounting duties and provides accounting assistance to users within the Corporation.
6. Responsible for general ledger maintenance, including the chart of accounts.
7. Develops and implements policies and procedures for the respective billing and collection systems consistent with legislative requirements and Corporate objectives.
8. Ensures all administrative procedures are communicated as well as adhered to.
9. Works with auditors, both the public and outside agencies.
10. Provides information and handles non-routine billing matters.
11. Performs such other related duties as may be required.

Job Qualifications:

Education/Experience

• Minimum: Diploma in accounting and third level standing in a recognized accounting program; and a minimum of five years’ accounting experience in a computerized environment with supervisory experience.
• Preferred: University degree in business administration or commerce, with a concentration in accounting and finance and a professional designation (CPA); and a minimum of three years’ accounting experience post designation in a computerized environment with supervisory experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Must possess financial, analytical, and systems skills.
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers, and related software.
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety

Conditions of Employment:

• Must undergo a successful police records check, Type 2.
• May require use of a vehicle.
• May require travel.
• Also, may require working irregular hours.
• Lastly, must maintain confidentiality.

How to Apply:

Applications must include a completed TBDSSAB application form, cover letter and resume. Please be sure to reference both the position title and the competition number. Applications may be emailed, faxed or delivered to the TBDSSAB location by 4:30 pm on the closing date to the attention of:

Human Resources
The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board
231 May Street South
Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 1B5

Email: careers@tbdssab.ca | Fax: (807) 345-2466

Applicants currently employed by the TBDSSAB must complete the Internal Application Form. All other applicants must complete the TBDSSAB External Application Form.
Also, application forms are available on our website or are available for pickup at the TBDSSAB location.
For more information on employment opportunities at TBDSSAB, please visit the TBDSSAB website.