Temporary Accounting Supervisor 9 (up to 2 years)

Competition Number: 26-023

Salary: $83,074.00 - $91,646.00/Year

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Closing Date: May 8, 2026

Position Overview:

Ensure that the City of Saint John's financial controls are implemented in a manner that reflects the City's mission, vision, values, and strategic direction by providing leadership, guidance, and direction to staff with regard to proper financial administration practices. This role will require a hands-on approach in which the incumbent will demonstrate leadership and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet the Finance Department operational standards by implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying system improvements, including but not limited to supervising Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Treasury, and Accounting staff.
• Meet Finance Department standards by monitoring accounts, identifying variances, performing account reconciliations, and implementing corrective actions.
• Collection of accounts by ensuring customers are contacted, investigating circumstances of non-payment, negotiating and resolving conflicts, and expediting payment.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and valid payments to suppliers.
• Accomplish human resource objectives by orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, and communicating job expectations, adhering to policies and procedures, and evaluating performance for staff.
• Maintain financial security by adhering to internal accounting controls.
• Maintain accounting ledgers by ensuring account transactions are posted monthly.
• Oversee data flow and the processes between the accounting system and accounting sub-ledgers.
• Protect the organization by keeping information confidential.
• Support the annual audit by performing annual audit requirements and providing information and answers to auditors.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Provide backup support for other areas in the Finance Department.
• Support the organization on special projects, initiatives, and continuous improvement objectives.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks as required to ensure the financial goals of the organization and management are met.

The list of key responsibilities is representative and not a complete and detailed list.

Essential Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a supervisory role.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in an accounting role and customer service.

Education:

• A university degree with a major or concentration in Accounting from a recognized institution, or equivalent program, or have obtained all the required courses to meet that certification.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Products and Navline-related applications.
• Excellent organizational and high prioritization skills.
• Technical knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Great attention to detail to carry out the task at hand thoroughly and with accuracy.

The successful applicant may be eligible to participate in a Flexible Time Options Program, which includes the option of working a 4 or 5-day work week, subject to business requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:

City of Saint John
Attn: Hiring Committee
www.saintjohn.ca (careers)

Only those applicants being considered further will be contacted.