Financial Assistant

Description:

Housing and Ancillary Services is committed to provide a first-class residence experience for over 5,300 Western students and high quality townhouse and apartment accommodation for upper year students, graduate students and families while supporting the academic mission of the University and ensuring profitability and cost effectiveness of the Housing operation. We provide thriving residence communities which engage our diverse student population.

Responsibilities

The Financial Assistant (Housing Accounts Associate) is responsible for daily reconciliation of the residence fee receivables and rent deposits on the University’s general ledger. In consultation with the Housing Accounts Manager, the role follows up on overdue residence and Western Apartment accounts. In the summer months this position assists with residence and individual room assignments for incoming residents. The role provides assistance to the Rental Assistants (for the University-owned apartments) to resolve any tenant payment concerns as well as other database issues. The role will confirm tenant information, and that any accounting adjustments are reflected on the Housing database. The role assists the Housing Accounts Manager with the residence meal plan administration.

Qualifications

Education:

• 3 Year University Bachelor’s Degree, including accounting/financial courses

Experience:

• Two years’ accounting and database management experience using computerized accounting systems
• Two years of customer service and administrative experience