Accounting Officer

1 week ago

Vancouver, Canada Columbia College Full time

About Us

Since 1936 Columbia College has offered quality educational programs to prepare students for university admission. These programs include a university transfer program fully integrated into the BC Transfer System and a secondary program certified by the Province of British Columbia. Thousands of Canadian and international students have progressed through Columbia’s programs to successful Canadian universities.

The Opportunity

Columbia College is looking for a full-time Accounting Officer to join our Accounting department. The working schedule **Monday to Friday** from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (35 hours per week). **In the fall semester, the officer will work four days on campus and one day from home.**

As an integral member of the Finance team, the Accounting Officer is responsible for ensuring the integrity, control, and accuracy of all agent commission payments, administering student refund requests, and providing accounting services to students following policies and procedures. This role provides back-up to the Accounts Payable Officer and Student Accounts Officer for priority items.

Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate agent commission payments in accordance with contractual obligations and maintain an agent contract register by validating the integrity, completeness, and accuracy of all related documentation and ensuring timely remittance per agreed payment schedules.
- Validate student tuition and homestay refund requests in compliance with refund policies and procedures and validate the appropriate method for the return of funds.
- Administer medical insurance credit vouchers on student ledgers.
- Support the student purchase process of textbooks and materials as required.
- Administer the preparation of T4A's annually by validating the accuracy and completeness of T4A slip recipient information and qualifying amounts.
- Maintain the financial statistics and key performance metrics on SharePoint.
- Accounting certificate or Diploma in Business Administration or related discipline
- Minimum three years of experience in a similar accounting role
Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Possess strong math and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize based on deadlines

Salary

Columbia College employees are covered by the Columbia College Employment Agreement, which includes full benefits, a generous RRSP plan and vacation once confirmed.

How to Apply

Please note that filling out the entire profile is not mandatory to upload the required resume and cover letter on the platform.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Requirements**:
**Type**

**Description**

**Status**
- BACH- Bachelor's Degree- Required Before Job Starts- CPA- Certified Public Accountant- Required Before Job Starts

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