Accounting Technician III (Internal Only)

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN III (INTERNAL ONLY)

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Opportunity

MacEwan University is seeking an Accounting Technician III for a full-time continuing opportunity with our Accounts Receivable (Student Receivables) department under the Shared Services Centre. Reporting to the Supervisor, you will be accountable for the accounts receivable function as it relates to students, ensuring integrity and accuracy of student accounts and the general ledger with alignment to university policy and best practices. You will be assigned various account reconciliations, account corrections, flags, student collections and tax slip preparation to students.

The Shared Services Centre is a collaborative network of highly skilled individuals who are empowered to deliver on a commitment to service excellence and continuous process improvement. We offer high volume services to stakeholders across the university, and value an environment of cross-functional learning and professional growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collection of outstanding student accounts, process monthly statements and assess monthly interest charges.
• Tax preparation of T2202 tax slips including testing, calculations, generation and responding to inquiries.
• Conduct financial analysis with monthly deferred revenue allocation, various account reconciliations and prepare variance explanations.
• Prepare year-end deferred revenue adjustments.
• Assist with working paper preparation.
• Initiating and reviewing aging reports of student receivables
• Prepare quarterly reports and payments for SAMU fees.
• Respond to escalated inquiries related payment transactions, error corrections, student related tickets.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and make recommendations for change and implementation.

This position is for internal applicants only.

SKILLS

You will have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exemplary customer service orientation (service first mindset) responding to requests in a timely manner and conducting oneself in a professional and respectful manner.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence awareness.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy.
• Strong investigative skills and demonstrated proficiency in data analysis.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to effectively manage multiple priorities and assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively participate in an integrated service culture working independently on assignments as well as team environment, building strong, positive relationships.
• Knowledge of interpreting university policy and procedures to make decisions within the area of accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to act decisively to problem solve while aligning to best practice, legislation, and policy.
• Negotiate payment terms as necessary.
• Proven ability to work with confidential matters and to use discretion at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training materials and to provide customer support to diverse stakeholder groups.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of an Accounting or Business Diploma with a minimum of two (2) years post-secondary experience.
• A minimum of four (4) years of direct accounts receivable experience.
• A minimum of four (4) years of accounting experience supporting business processes in a medium to large automated and integrated ERP system.
• Intermediate proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite particularly in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Experience operating PeopleSoft Student Financials system would be considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

BENEFITS

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Generous vacation time
• Secure pension plan
• Flexible benefits package
• Continuous learning culture
• Opportunities for career growth