ACCOUNTING CLERK II (BAND LEVEL 4)

Memorial University of Newfoundland; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial University of Newfoundland's Marine Institute is seeking a contractual full-time administrator to oversee the MISU student health insurance plan and prepare monthly MISU budget statements. You will manage cash flow, make daily deposits, and ensure prompt payment of invoices, while liaising with the Institute’s finance office on MISU expenditures.

Additional duties include monthly reconciliations, MISU billing activities, policy reviews for internal controls, website coordination, event

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Three-year diploma in business administration with accounting specialization.
• Knowledge of the Banner System and student governance issues would be assets.

Responsibilities

• Administer the MISU student health insurance plan.
• Prepare monthly budget statements for MISU.
• Control cash flow, perform daily deposits and ensure timely invoice payments.
• Liaise with the Marine Institute finance office on MISU expenditures.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for the Institute’s finance office.
• Manage sponsored student billings and tuition voucher billings; oversee invoice collections.
• Review MISU policies and procedures to ensure internal controls.
• Coordinate MISU website maintenance and assist with events and meetings.
• Provide backup for cashier and information desk inquiries.

Skills

Accounting experience

Banner System knowledge

Education

Three-year diploma in business administration with accounting specialization

Tools

Banner System

Job description

(Contractual full-time position to December 23, 2027)

DUTIES

Reporting to the Marine Institute Financial Administrator and the Marine Institute Students’ Union (MISU) President, the successful applicant will be responsible for administering the student health insurance plan and preparing monthly budget statements for the MISU. Duties include controlling cash flow, making daily deposits, and ensuring prompt payment of invoices; liaising with the Institute’s finance office regarding MISU expenditures; preparing monthly reconciliations for the Institute’s finance office; preparing sponsored student billings and tuition voucher billings; student invoice collections and accounts receivable; reviewing and updating the MISU’s policies and procedures to ensure proper internal controls are in place; coordinating the maintenance of the MISU website; assisting with the coordination of special events; assisting with the MISU general meetings and other related affairs; backup for cashier and information desk inquiries; and performing other related duties as required in both the MISU and the Institute’s Finance Office.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (1-3 years) in an accounting environment; graduation from a three-year diploma program in business administration specializing in accounting; an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. Knowledge of the Banner System and knowledge of student governance issues would be definite assets.

SALARY $49,794 to $58,412 per annum (NAPE Local 7850)

CLOSING DATE October 9, 2026

Competition No. MUN0

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

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For further information concerning this opportunity, email [e-mail] ,or contact the Human Resources Office, Marine Institute, Room E3306C.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.