Accounts Receivable Clerk Jobs

The Accounts Receivable Clerk processes financial transactions within the Banner System related to student accounts, day care accounts and third party billings. This position responds to a variety of account enquiries and effectively communicates College policies and procedures.

Qualifications Required

Education

• Experience in cash handling and reconciliation procedures.
• Grade 12 and completion of a one year business certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution which includes a CPA transferable Introductory Financial Accounting course.
• Proficiency in the use of office software applications including word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (Excel), and email.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Two (2) years of recent related experience in a customer service role providing in person, telephone, and e-mail service to students.
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping processes.
• Knowledge of post-secondary admission and registration processes, financial aid processes, and tuition fee structures, an asset.
• Related experience in accounts receivable within an integrated computerized environment. Preference given to individuals with prior public sector accounting experience.
• Proficiency with an integrated enterprise resource program (e.g. Banner, SAP, JD Edwards).

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to apply and effectively communicate College policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications, email clients and integrated computerized accounting systems.
• Keyboarding skills at 40 wpm.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide customer service to administration, faculty, staff, students, external agencies, and members of the general public.
• Ability to perform basic and intermediate financial calculations with accuracy.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to process financial transactions accurately.
• Ability to meet work performance standards set by the College.
• Ability to work effectively with a minimum of supervision and within a team environment.
• Ability to analyze and explain complex student financial information to clients.

Hours & Days of Work: 8:30am - 4:30m Monday to Friday.