Accounting Officer, Clients

UnivCan; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Universities Canada, based in Ottawa, is seeking an Accounting Officer, Clients, to support the Finance team and manage accounting services for external organisations. The role involves processing payments, verifying and posting invoices, and reconciling expense reports in a hybrid work setting.

The position reports to the Assistant Director, Accounting, and requires a college diploma in accounting or business administration, English communication skills, and familiarity with accounting software

Qualifications

• College diploma in accounting or business administration is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or another accounting software is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English; bilingualism in French and English is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Issuing cheques.
• Reconciling credit card accounts.
• Maintaining filing for accounts payable and accounts receivable documentation.
• Answering queries from clients.
• Preparing monthly balance of AP/AR for external organisations.
• Managing day-to-day banking, month-end reporting and journal entries for external organisations.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Organization

Adaptability

Education

College diploma in accounting or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Thirteen-month term position starting mid-November 2026

Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad. We are a membership organization providing universities with a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation. Universities Canada advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our world

We are currently seeking an Accounting Officer, Clients, to join our Finance team and support the outside organisations for which Universities Canada provides accounting services.

Reporting to theAssistant Director,Accounting,theincumbent processespaymentsand controls expenses by receiving, verifying, entering, and reconciling invoices and expense reports for all outside organisations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the issuance of all cheques
• reconciling the credit card accounts
• maintaining filing of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) documentation
• answering queries from clients
• monthly balance of the AP and AR module for external organisations
• manage the day-to-day execution and delivery of banking, month end reporting and journal entriesfor all external organisations

Education and Experience

• College diploma in accounting or business administration;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamic 365 Business Central or another accounting software, an asset.
• minimum2years similar experience.

Skills & Abilities

• High degree of organization, professionalism
• attention to detail,accuracyand completeness
• able to work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines and demands
• ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English. Bilingualism in both in French and English a strong asset
• excellent interpersonal skills
• proficient with use of MS suite including excel and word
• ability to learn and use various financial databases effectively

The position is based in Ottawa. Universities Canada has adopted a hybrid work model where employees are expected to work in the office a minimum of two days a week.

The hiring range for this position is from $50,945to $63,680 with the ability to progress to a maximum of $70,050. To ensure fair and equitable pay at Universities Canada, placement on the salary range will be based on years of experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the position. Candidates who do not meet all of the position requirements may be considered in an underfill capacity, in which case the candidate would be hired at a lower level than the position level.

Universities Canada is a National Capital Region Top Employer. We offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes four weeks of vacation, an attractive pension plan, group insurance, free gym membership and scholarships for children of our employees.

To learn more about us, visit us at www.univcan.ca or find us on social media.

While all responses will be appreciated and handled in strictest confidence, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged. You must be legally allowed to work in Canada to be eligible for this position.

AI-enabled tools may be used for administrative purposes (e.g. interview transcription). All candidate screening, assessment and hiring decisions are made by humans.

Universities Canada promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions. Universities Canada provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

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