General Accounting Clerk

Position Information Position Title General Accounting Clerk Posting Type Permanent End Date (if applicable) Classification Title FT Support Staff D Pay Band D Min Salary $25.86 Max Salary $29.96 Position Summary This position is responsible for:* The timely processing of College accounts payable invoices against purchase orders;* Responding to accounts payable queries;* Reconciling the Financial Information System data to vendor statements;* Entering received goods in the Financial Information System once the goods have been physically received by shipping/receiving and the department(s) receiving the goods;* Auditing and entering non-student accounts receivable invoices, including the preparation and distribution of monthly statements, pursuing collection action, reviewing and preparing adjustments to accounts and responding to customer inquiries;* Entering of accounts receivable benefit billings;* Processing and distributing incoming departmental mail;* Responding to accounting related queries, including “Live Line” and front counter;* Monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliation;* Creation of journal entries with supporting documentation;* Preparation of bank deposits for pick-up; and* Other duties as assigned. Location/Campus Thunder Bay Campus Education Minimum level of formal education required for the position 2 year diploma or equivalent Specific course(s), certification, qualification, formal training or accreditation required for the position No additional requirements Additional Requirements Field(s) of Study Successful completion of a 2 year diploma in accounting. Experience Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position Minimum of three (3) years Type of Experience Three years of related experience working with computerized accounting systems is preferred, with preference for experience with Banner Finance. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, as well as organizational and time management skills to deal with multi-tasking in a fast paced environment, while maintaining a high level of customer service. Strong analytical skills are required to problem solve and reconcile accounts. Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Posting Detail Information Posting Number SU-F-24-88P Close Date 05/05/2024 Hours of Work 35 hrs/week Shift Type Special Instructions to Applicant In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with Confederation College’s core values of respect, caring and openness we are committed to providing our current and future employees with a workplace that is safe, healthy and fair. As such we are fragrance free, fully accessible and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact Human Resources Services at (807) 475-6148 to make appropriate arrangements.