Student Accounts Supervisor - Ottawa, Canada - Carleton University

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to, and working closely with the Manager, Accounts Receivable, the incumbent is responsible for the efficient operations of the Student Accounts section of Business Operations by coordinating and allocating the workload of the section, by ensuring that specified controls are exercised, that deadlines are met, that appropriate records are maintained, and that the service requirements of the section are satsified.

The incumbent ensures the accurate and timely recording and collection of student accounts receivables including the monthly reconciliation of related accounts, the preparation year-end working papers, the application of employee benefits, and the revisions associated with course changes have been acurately completed.

Further to these duties, the incumbent is expected to have considerable contact with the University's students and administrative staff, to assist with the coordination of de/registration procedures, and to assist with the formulation of new policies and procedures as they affect accounts receivables.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

• Understand the accounting principles used in the posting and reconciliation of transactions to the general ledger and sub-ledger accounts.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret activity on Student Account from a variety of sources as well as to reconcile clearing accounts.
• Knowledge of accounts receivables and collection routines are required to secure payments. Articulate and possess good interpersonal skills due to the high level of customer contact, much of which may have been escalated from the front line staff.
• Provides direction and support to the front line staff and must be aware of the roles of other student support offices as well as any relevant policies.
• Thorough knowledge of Windows and the suite of Microsoft Office products is required.

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

• Completion of a University degree/College diploma with an emphasis on Business or Accounting plus 3-4 years enrollment in a CPA program.
• Five years of experience in an accounting/bookkeeping environment, with an emphasis on accounts receivable, including some supervisory experience.

HR Note:

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications.

Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position.

Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements.

Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner.

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength.

We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to:

women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.