Accounting Assistant

3 days ago


Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time

**NOTE: This position is limited to NAIT internal staff only.**

The Financial Operations department is seeking an ambitious individual to join our Accounts Receivable and Reporting team. This position ensures the accuracy of the General Ledger on the Financial System as compared to the payments recorded in the Student Financials system on a daily/monthly basis, and that generally accepted accounting principles are adhered to.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Analysis, research, and preparation of students’ accounts for collections and write offs.
- Preparation of billing for NAIT including third party tuition sponsorship billing.
- Posting charges to student accounts for various departments across NAIT.
- Reconciliation of various general ledger accounts for monthly, quarterly and year end reporting.
- Other related duties including but not limited to:

- Accounts Receivable functions
- Investigation of Student Financial transactions

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Demonstrated ability to work within a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

**Qualifications**:

- Accounting Certificate or Diploma.
- Experience with PeopleSoft Finance and Campus Solutions is preferred.
- Experience in Reconciliations will be an asset.

**Remuneration**: $1,890.34 - $2,203.19 bi-weekly, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Finance/Accounting Assistant I).
- This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement._

**Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.**

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 12 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

**What we offer**

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

**Health and safety**

NAIT continues to encourage everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

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