FINANCE CLERK

Department of Finance


Location: Lac La Biche Campus

Job number: 24-017

Position type: Full-time Term until December 2026

Posting date: July 23, 2024

Salary: $4,029 to $5,225 per month

Closing date: Until a suitable candidate is found


ABOUT THE POSITION

Portage College is actively seeking a Finance Clerk at the Lac La Biche campus. The Finance Clerk’s role is supporting the finance operations including student accounts, bank reconciliations, chargebacks, cash and banking, accounts receivables and payable, and budget office support. Some of the responsibilities include:

• Provide front line customer service for Student Accounts; issue student statements, receipts, and take student and customer payments.
• Provide coverage for cash & banking duties, including deposits.
• Backup for out clearance preparation, student refunds, and student account payment arrangements.
• Assist with the preparation of T2202’s.
• Posting receipts and payments.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Posting vendor invoices.
• Backup for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Lead/ records management within the Finance department.
• Assist in all finance areas during peak times.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary diploma in Business or Accounting. Equivalencies may be considered.
• Three years of experience working in a senior administrative role is preferred.
• Experience with reconciliation of financial accounts, banking and cash management is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot when information received is incomplete, inaccurate or contains errors.
• Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience or knowledge of Agresso Unit4 would be considered beneficial.
• Must be highly organized and have a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful applicant will be required to provide a current police information check.

*A remote or hybrid work arrangement may be considered for the right applicant within the Portage College service region for the Finance Clerk role.  

As an employee at the College, you will benefit from generous paid time off, participation in the College pension plan, excellent health and dental benefits, and access to a strong professional development fund that allows employees to grow and develop professionally by taking college or university courses or attending conferences or workshops.


HOW TO APPLY

Portage College is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society.

Please note we do not accept third-party resume and cover letter submissions.

The College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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