Accounting Technician

Grande Prairie Regional College; Grande Prairie; Vor Ort; CAD 52.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Learning community

Zusammenfassung

Northwestern Polytechnic, the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, is recruiting an Accounting Technician to perform a broad range of accounts receivable/payable tasks and support financial reporting and budgeting processes. The role reports to the Manager, Accounting Operations and emphasizes accuracy, policy compliance, and reliable financial information.

The position involves processing payments, invoices, statements, and reconciliations, along with supporting external

Qualifikationen

• Business Admin or Accounting credentials; equivalent combinations may be considered.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and timelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity.

Aufgaben

• Process and apply payments from students, customers, sponsors and others; balance and reconcile activity.
• Prepare and process invoices, adjustments, statements and refunds with proper coding and documentation.
• Monitor AR balances, aging, investigate discrepancies, and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Respond to inquiries about charges, payments, refunds, forms and procedures.
• Process supplier invoices, PO invoices, expense claims, and maintain supplier records.
• Prepare scheduled electronic payments and remittance data; investigate discrepancies.
• Administer procurement card and purchasing processes including approvals and reconciling statements.
• Assist with internal financial reporting, schedules, and analyses for decision-making.
• Support external reporting for government and grant submissions; gather and reconcile data.
• Contribute to forecasting and annual budget processes with accurate data.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations; support month-end and year-end closing.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Integrity / accountability

Ausbildung

Business Administration Diploma

Accounting Diploma

Accounting Technician Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

Mid-Level

Education

Certificate

Category

Finance

Job Type

EA-Full Time Permanent (850)

Job Description

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration.Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees.We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day.While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Accounting Operations, the Accounting Technician performs a broad range of accounts receivable, accounts payable, business services reporting support, and general accounting activities. The position supports accurate, timely financial processing; internal and external reporting; forecasts; budgets; reconciliations; customer and vendor service; policy compliance; and reliable financial information for Northwestern Polytechnic.

Duties will include:

• Process and apply payments received from students, customers, sponsors, and other parties; balance and reconcile payment activity and deposits.
• Prepare and process customer invoices, account adjustments, internal transfers, statements, and refunds, ensuring appropriate coding, authorization, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor and reconcile accounts receivable balances and aging; investigate discrepancies, follow up on overdue accounts, and apply account restrictions or escalat ...
• Respond to account inquiries and provide clear guidance to students, employees, sponsors, and customers regarding charges, payments, refunds, forms, and financial procedures.
• Review and process supplier invoices, purchase order invoices, expense claims, honoraria, and other payment requests for completeness, accuracy, authorization, coding, tax treatment, and Adherence to institutional policies, procedures and established accounting practices. Create and maintain supplier records and payment information, complete required validation and documentation controls, and respond to supplier and internal payment inquiries.
• Prepare and process scheduled electronic and other payment runs; review payment exceptions and remittance information; investigate discrepancies; and coordinate corrections or follow-up.
• Administer procurement card and purchasing processes, including reviewing statements, receipts, coding and approvals; identifying duplicate or non-compliant claims; and supporting requisitions, purchase orders, vendor inquiries, receiving documentation, and related backup activities.
• Assist with the preparation of internal financial reports, schedules, and analyses that support operational decision-making, including compiling information provided by Senior Business Advisors, managers, and other Financial Services staff.
• Support external reporting requirements by gathering, validating, entering, and reconciling financial data for government, grant, statistical, and other required submissions.
• Support the institutional forecast process by maintaining schedules, compiling forecast information, preparing supporting reports, and assisting with variance analysis.
• Support annual budget process by assisting with data entry, compiling budget information, and preparing reports and schedules for review.
• Prepare routine journal entries and account reconciliations, investigate variances, correct errors, and maintain complete supporting documentation.
• Support month-end and year-end activities by reviewing transactions, compiling schedules, and providing accurate information for financial reporting and audit requirements.

What We Offer

Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have a Business Administration Diploma, Accounting Diploma or an Accounting Technician Certificate.An equivalentcombination of education and experience will be considered.Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization; and
• A high level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.