Accounting Clerk

University College of the North; The Pas; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University College of the North is seeking an Accounting Clerk to enter financial data into ledgers, prepare journal entries, and support month-end processes. The role supports Accounts Payable/Receivable and works across the Finance Department to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has post-secondary accounting coursework and real accounting experience, with strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy office.

Qualifications

• Completion of some post secondary accounting courses and/or certified accounting course; a combination of education and experience may be considered
• Accounting experience working in a financial or business environment
• Excellent skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), as well as Adobe and Zoom
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines in a busy office environment
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Excellent organizational skills
• Effective critical thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to lifelong learning

Responsibilities

• Entry of financial data into subsidiary ledgers and general ledger
• Preparation of journal entries
• Month end processing activities and bank reconciliations
• Supports Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Works across multiple areas of the Finance Department to provide operational support and coverage as required
• Collaborates with Finance staff and management to support effective and efficient operations

Skills

Accounting courses

Accounting experience

MS Office

Attention to detail

Customer service

Multitasking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Lifelong learning

Education

Office Administration Certificate or Business Administration Diploma with focus in Accounting

Experience with Colleague

Knowledge of Indigenous cultures

Job description

UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including tuition waivers.

Duties

Reporting to the Finance Officer, the Accounting Clerk will be responsible for entry of financial data into subsidiary ledgers and general ledger, preparation of journal entries, month end processing activities and completion of bank reconciliations. The Accounting Clerk supports Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and works across multiple areas of the Finance Department to provide operational support and coverage as required. The Accounting Clerk works collaboratively with Finance staff and management to support effective and efficient operations within the department.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of some post secondary accounting courses and/or certified accounting course; a combination of education and experience may be considered
• Accounting experience working in a financial or business environment
• Excellent skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), as well as Adobe and Zoom
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines in a busy office environment
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Excellent organizational skills
• Effective critical thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to lifelong learning

Assets

• Office Administration Certificate or Business Administration Diploma with focus in Accounting
• Experience working within Colleague
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada

$49,855 to $58,309 per annum plus remoteness allowance if applicable

UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories and homelands of many Indigenous peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River Métis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have continuously maintained homelands in northern Manitoba since time immemorial. The First Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into treaty relationships with the Crown (within our region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 — and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 – located within the treaty 5 adhesion). The territory has also become home to other Indigenous peoples. We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation, and learning.

UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in your cover letter or resume if you are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.

Contact Us

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University College of the North

Attention: Human Resources

PO Box 3000

The Pas MB R9A 1M7