Description:
The Accounts Clerk assists the Manager of Business Operations by contributing to the development of strong financial and operational procedures that align with departmental and university policies and accepted accounting practises, and may train other employees in the implementation of these procedures. This position develops and maintains in-depth expertise with Residence Services procedures using a variety of software systems. The Accounts Clerk may provide clerical or other assistance in the department as required.
Job Requirements
Skills:
- Superior organizational skills and ability to pay attention to detail.
- Proven accuracy with numbers and data entry.
- Extensive software skills and experience, including the development of spreadsheets and experience in accounting or enterprise software.
- Ability to organize and communicate financial information effectively, including the development of presentations on financial information
- High level of investigative and analytical ability.
- Ability to organize competing priorities to meet strict deadlines in a complex environment with multiple tasks
- Ability to effectively assess and organize work processes for efficiency and service
- Ability to train other employees in relevant skills.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work and communicate effectively with various groups in order to exchange information about policy and procedures.
- Strong service skills
- Maintain confidentiality in working with students and/or employee information and files.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Specialized Knowledge/Education:
- Grade 12 completion plus Accounting Technician Certificate or at least first year standing in a recognized accounting program (CGA, CMA, CA)
Experience:
- 3-5 years recent experience in a similar position within a computerized accounting software environment, preferably in a higher education or institutional environment, including:
- Experience performing complex reconciliations, including GL account and bank reconciliations.
- Experience maintaining and following up on Accounts Receivables
- Experience using computer software for spreadsheets, wordprocessing and automated accounting programs.