ACCOUNTING CLERK II (BAND LEVEL 4)

Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial University, Marine Institute in Newfoundland and Labrador, seeks an Accounting Clerk II to administer the MISU health insurance plan and prepare monthly budget statements. The role handles cash flow, deposits, and timely payments, while coordinating with the finance office on MISU expenditures and reconciliations.

The position also involves MISU billings, website coordination, event support, and acting as a backup for cashier duties and information desk inquiries.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting experience required.
• Three-year diploma in business administration with accounting specialization required.
• Equivalent mix of experience and training may be considered.
• Banner System knowledge and understanding of student governance issues are assets.

Responsibilities

• Administer MISU health insurance and prepare monthly MISU budget statements.
• Control cash flow, deposits, and timely invoice payments.
• Liaise with the finance office on MISU expenditures and prepare reconciliations.
• Prepare sponsored student billings and tuition voucher billings; manage invoicing collections.
• Review MISU policies to ensure internal controls are in place.
• Coordinate MISU website maintenance and assist with events and general meetings.
• Provide cashier and information desk backup; perform related duties for MISU and Finance Office.

Skills

Accounting experience

Budgeting

Internal controls

Education

Diploma in Business Administration (Accounting)

Tools

Banner System

Job description

September 22, 2026

ACCOUNTING CLERK II (BAND LEVEL 4)

Administration and Finance

Marine Institute

(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.