Permanent Full-time Accounting Clerk

**Job Details**:
**BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD**

**INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF**

**PERMANENT FULL-TIME ACCOUNTING CLERK**

**GROW YOUR CAREER IN BLUEWATER**

As one of the area's largest employers, Bluewater District School Board has approximately 3,000 permanent and casual employees who serve 18,900 students and families across 8,673 square kilometres within Bruce and Grey Counties on the traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

Come to Bluewater to experience the trails, sandy beaches, meandering rivers, and welcoming communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

**One (1) Permanent Full-time (1.0 FTE, 35 hours/week) Accounting Clerk (**This position works**year round**/**12 months per year)**

**Work Location**:Financial Services, Bluewater District School Board, Chesley

**Reports to**:Mindy Guilherme, Accounting Supervisor

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Maintain accounts payable system, including batch processing, balancing and reconciliation processes.
- Verify accuracy and completeness of documentation related to invoices and requisitions.
- Preparation of weekly cheque runs and EFT payment processing.
- Liaise with vendors and staff regarding status of accounts and resolve matters of question.
- Assist the accounting department and school office staff in accounting and reconciliation procedures.
- Complete monthly, quarterly and year-end account reconciliations.
- Develop and deliver training modules to Board staff as needed.
- Account analysis and reconciliations as assigned.
- Other duties as required.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- College Diploma with an Accounting focus or equivalent required.
- Minimum two (2) years accounting experience in a mid to large multifaceted computerized corporate environment.

**Assets**:

- Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) accounting standards, and Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Working knowledge of an accounting data base such as K212 Finance or equivalent.
- Must have a high aptitude in computer skills (Excel, Accounting software, Word).
- Demonstrated sound decision-making skills involving the use of initiative, judgment and resourcefulness with the ability to plan work from general procedures.
- Attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
- Strong communication and analytical ability with excellent interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated team member with excellent time management skills.

**Job Requirements**:

- Eligible to work in Canada.
- Clean criminal record check.

**Application Process**:
Applications will be accepted until **4:00 pm on February 6, 2026**.
- We thank everyone for applying, however, only applicants who will be moving forward in the selection process will be contacted._

**Equity**
- Bluewater District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff._

**Accommodation**

**Wellness**
- Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment._

Posted On

January 27, 2026 09:39 AM EST/EDT

Closing Date & Time

February 06, 2026

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

ECE, EA and Support Staff

Job Open To

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents, Management & Professionals

City

Chesley

School/Location

BEC - Financial Services

Salary

$31.36-$32/23/hr (Sept.1/25)

Employment Start Date

Start Immediately