Accounting Assistant(S), Accounts Receivable - Red Deer, Canada - Red Deer College

Red Deer College

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Red Deer, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Information

Position Title

Accounting Assistant(s), Accounts Receivable
Position Summary
We are seeking 2 permanent fulltime Accounting Assistants to join our Finance Team.
The Accounting Assistant provides prompt and knowledgeable customer service to students, staff and community members. This position is responsible for a variety of functions related to revenue recognition, account payments and refunds, cash controls and safekeeping of monetary assets, general ledger transfers, reconciliations and monitoring fiscal deadlines ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Position Responsibilities
Process payment transactions for student and vendor accounts.
Accounting for revenue and banking transactions including handling cash, bank deposits, petty cash and ensuring compliance with polices and signing authority procedures.
Complete financial reconciliations based on analysis of financial transactions including investigation of errors, finding solutions and correcting procedure.
Generate financial transactions in the accounts receivable system for vendor sponsorship contracts, external client contracts, issue invoices, record account charges and payments.
Process and issue refunds accurately and timely through systematic analysis and investigation in accordance with regulations and policy.
Write and maintain accounting procedures including the review and update of current online/procedure manual documentation based on knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and PSAS (Public Sector Accounting Standards).
Manage updates and provide expertise on parking systems including parking communications, technical issues and system changes
Assist with special projects and accounts receivable support (i.e. year end, departmental financial controls and audit requests).
Completes collection activities, yearend bad debt reports, analysis of delinquent accounts, process hold updates and reconcile collection agency reports monthly.
Monitors compliance with cash controls, deliver support to departments on internal controls and assist with training.
Customer service inquiries, provide information and guidance efficiently and effectively while maintaining confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

Two years of postsecondary training in Business Administration with a major in Accounting
Minimum one year related experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 36
Demonstrated ability to use and to learn financial and related systems including integrated financial systems (Banner) and report writing software (Cognos).
Experience in cash management, cash controls and electronic banking systems with strong attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate and document complex solutions
Prioritizing work and time management to meet deadlines
Able to complete complex reconciliations of financial transactions and systems based knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP) and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
Additional core competencies including managing busy times effectively, building rapport, consultative skills, adaptability, personal work ethic, attentiveness, organizing/planning, strong teamwork, sensitivity and respect of others

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with systems such as Ellucian Banner, TouchNet, Global Payments, Odyssey, ID Works and AudienceView would be an asset
Shows initiative and has advanced problem solving skills to develop efficiencies and effectiveness in daily operations

Salary or Hourly?

Salary
Salary

- $52,235 - $61,107 annually
Benefits and Compensation Information

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays. *Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits is dependent upon the Terms and Conditions of Employment.
About Red Deer Polytechnic
Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,

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Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.