Student Accounting Officer Term - Regina, Canada - First Nations University of Canada

First Nations University of Canada

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Regina, Canada

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Student Accounting Officer

Term (May - August) Position

Regina Campus

Under the general direction of the Comptroller and with the guidance of the Director of Finance, the Student Accounting Officer, will be primarily responsible for providing entry level financial transactions in accounts receivable and payables including issuing payment to suppliers in a timely manner.
First Nations University of Canada provides an opportunity for students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The University continues to uphold its mission of enhancing the quality of life, and to preserve, protect and interpret the history, language, culture, and artistic heritage of First Nations people. The University is a unique place of learning specializing in Indigenous knowledge and providing postsecondary education for Indigenous and nonIndigenous students alike within a culturally supportive environment. First Nations University is a federated college of the University of Regina, and its academic programs are accredited through that institution. Wisdom, respect, humility, sharing, harmony, beauty, strength, and spirituality are the values of First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv).

Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring confidentiality with respect to all information obtained in the performance of duties.
Process cheques for payment to suppliers in a timely manner, including matching up purchase orders and invoices.
Coordinate and process Travel Expense and Travel Advance claims, Professional Development Request claims, Elder Honorariums/Guest Lecturer Request claims, and Contract payments, ensuring proper approval prior to issuing payment.
Maintain finance system including data entry on a daily basis.
Assist with student account inquiries.
Assists with the preparation of variance reports.
Maintain the filing system for the Finance area.
Provide holiday relief in a backup capacity for the Accounting Officer(s).
Perform other related duties as required.

Education Requirements:

This employment opportunity is being funded through the Government of Canada's First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy
Summer Work Experience Program. Youth means persons aged 15 to 30. Eligible applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, First Nations or Inuit secondary and post secondary students. Registered as fulltime students during the preceding academic year and intend to return to school on a full basis in the next academic year.

Application Procedure:

The First Nations University of Canada relies on The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code Section 48 to give preference in employment for this position; therefore, please indicate your status on the cover letter.